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Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$59K/yr - $113K/yr

The VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist. This role involves performing a broad range of laboratory procedures, maintaining laboratory equipment, and assisting in patient diagnosis and treatment.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures, including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation

Performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures, recognizes deviations from expected results, and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles

Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis, taking into account physiological processes and requirements

Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunctions

Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement

Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace

Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions

Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors that influence test results. Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures

Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervals using statistical methods and theoretical knowledge. Interprets findings and makes recommendations

Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member. Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers, patients, and others). Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing

Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines

Conforms to all VHA and local directives related to safety, life safety, health, hazardous materials, and emergency management directives

Performs other duties assigned depending on grade level

Qualification

MLS certificationMT certificationLaboratory quality controlLaboratory equipment maintenanceClinical laboratory testingTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTime management

Required

United States Citizenship

A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT

Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT

Proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f)

Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials

Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures of clinical laboratory testing

Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance principles

Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of laboratory equipment and routine maintenance

Ability to work as a team member and effectively complete assignments

Ability to read and interpret written instructions

Ability to accurately perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing

Preferred

Experience equivalent to the next lower grade level

Master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or a directly related science

3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science

Benefits

The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).