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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Quality Manager)

Lufkin, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Quality Manager) to oversee laboratory service operations. The role involves developing guidelines, assessing laboratory effectiveness, and maintaining quality assurance programs while providing direction to staff.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops guidelines

Assesses laboratory effectiveness

Establishes and maintains quality assurance programs

Serves as an authority on laboratory medicine

Serves as a consultant to local, network, and national program officials

Keeps abreast of current research, clinical methods, and technical advances in the field

Develops and integrates new techniques, and procedures into laboratory programs

Provides direction and guidance to staff

Develops and manages program budget

Maintains coverage throughout the laboratory and active recruitment and personnel selection functions

Interprets and provides technical guidance on agency policies and procedures

Qualification

Medical Technologist certificationQuality management principlesLaboratory operations knowledgeStatistical analysisQuality assurance programsSupervisory skillsEnglish proficiencyCommunication skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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

Candidates must meet one of the certification options: Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT; Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT; Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT

1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of medical technology sufficient to perform the full range of duties involved in planning, coordinating, and evaluating laboratory services

Knowledge of accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements pertaining to laboratory operations

Knowledge of laboratory operations and relationships to the organization

Skill in applying laboratory quality control/assurance policies, procedures, and principles and safety practices and regulations

Ability to apply quality management performance improvement principles, methodology, and processes to develop and manage a clinical laboratory quality management program

Ability to apply statistical evaluation and analysis to quality assurance data and implement corrective actions when indicated

Preferred

Experience in managing and supervising all phases of laboratory service operations

Providing guidance and serving as an authority on laboratory medicine

Developing guidelines, assessing laboratory effectiveness, establishing and maintaining quality assurance and performance improvement programs

Consulting with local and network officials

Benefits

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)

Telework: Ad-Hoc