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Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $136K/yr

5+ years exp

The VA Oklahoma City Health Care System is seeking a Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Laboratory Information Manager who will manage laboratory information systems, ensure data integrity, and direct informatics to improve patient care. The incumbent will also perform complex diagnostic testing on human specimens across various specialties including Hematology and Chemistry.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Required to know all concepts, principles, and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems

Required to know all laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization

Required to know all laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system

Required to know all compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions. Adapts, implements and integrates the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software

Independently plans, organizes, sets priorities, works as a team member, and effectively completes assignments

Develops, recommends, and writes new policies and procedures regarding the installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) or the hospital information system (HIS)

Implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing, and workload recording systems

Analyzes emerging trends, software, and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals

Advise all organizational levels on various aspects of the functions and capabilities of the information system

Serves as a CLS with responsibility for performing procedures in the areas of chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, immunology, immunohematology (blood banking), serology; microbiology, flow cytometry, molecular pathology and/or and specimen procurement and processing

Serves as a backup PIV/ePAS coordinator for P&LMS

Serves as a recognized expert to provide authoritative advice and consultation on the information system. Monitors computer resources and makes recommendations to higher level authorities regarding allocation or future software and hardware needs

Serves as the local expert for national software developers for alpha or beta testing of software packages

Maintains competency as a backup operator for P&LMS Document Control System, Dragon, Temp Traks temperature monitoring system

Carries out day-to-day operations related to laboratory computer use. Responsible for assigning appropriate computer access and menus. Responsible for ensuring routine computer maintenance and computer security

Ensures that instrument interfaces are maintained and troubleshoots as necessary

Trains P&LMS clinical staff on computer usage and LIS software programs

Designs and maintains databases used for data gathering for department and interdepartmental use

Establish baseline measures (data collection, analysis, reporting) through standardized methodologies pre-and post-implementation. Submit reports as requested

Collaborate, coordinate, and work with supervisors or other designees in the sections to ensure the appropriate CPT codes and RVUs are appropriately assigned to the tests. As needed coordinate CPT, RVU reviews to ensure accuracy

Perform initial and ongoing skill-gap analysis of users (hardware software); resolve identified user issues prior to implementation

Maintains competencies in at least one clinical laboratory section to maintain clinical knowledge and support the laboratory leadership

Complete requested reviews/audits within the time frame given. Performs other duties as assigned by the laboratory manager

Qualification

Laboratory Information SystemsClinical Laboratory TechnologyRegulatory ComplianceLaboratory OperationsSoftware IntegrationData AnalysisTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Be a citizen of the United States

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

Candidates must meet one of the following 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

To be creditable, 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

One (1) year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments

Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems

Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization

Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system

Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions

Ability to adapt, implement and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software

Ability to independently plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

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

Preferred

MT (ASCP) Generalist certification; 5-7 years of clinical laboratory experience

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

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)