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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Regional Director)

Hines, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$178K/yr - $226K/yr

4+ years exp

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to serve as a VISN-level director for PLM. This role involves providing overall technical and administrative direction to Clinical and Pathology laboratories, while also exercising supervisory responsibilities in planning, directing, and assessing the work of subordinate staff.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs the full range of supervisory duties in planning, directing and assessing work of subordinate staff

Recommends appointment, plans and assigns work, gives advice and counsel, and evaluates work of subordinates

Plans, directs and coordinates all phases of laboratory operations

Collaborates with internal and external entities to facilitate the implementation of proposed policies and procedures

Negotiates and coordinates the development, acceptance and application of new standards and guidelines

Creates short-term and long-term goals and workplans, including forecasting material and budgetary needs

Develops processes to improve overall quality, efficiency and effectiveness of PLM services and financial management

Maintains knowledge of and complies with the federal regulations associated with the Clinical Lab Improvement Act of 1988

Ensures that system laboratories maintain compliance with regulatory agencies

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceSupervisory ExperienceBudget ManagementASCP CertificationStrategic PlanningQuality AssuranceProblem SolvingEnglish ProficiencyLeadership

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

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

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

Must possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14), which is directly related to the position to be filled

Knowledge (technical and operational) related to the clinical laboratory and health care systems

Skill in solving complex problems involving unique or controversial aspects of medical technology

Ability to effectively analyze workload, usage, cost efficiency, budget, staffing and quality assurance data and implement corrective actions when indicated

Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and assess strategic plans and goals to meet mission and program objectives

Ability to lead people to accomplish objectives

Preferred

3 years of directorship responsibilities

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package for Clinical Laboratory Scientists

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.