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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Clinical Lab Scientist (Blood Bank Technical Specialist)

Dayton, Ohio, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$102K/yr - $132K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist (Blood Bank Technical Specialist) to serve in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Program. The role involves planning, developing, and supervising educational programs for Transfusion Medicine residents and staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reviews and verifies Blood Bank test results, including off-hour and weekend work, ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, AABB, FDA, and Joint Commission standards

Directs and advises Blood Bank staff in correcting errors and notifies attending providers as appropriate

Assists the Supervisory CLS and Blood Bank Director in developing and executing the laboratory Quality Management Plan

Manages and disseminates directives, regulations, and inspection reports from FDA and accrediting agencies

Develops, implements, and evaluates quality control (QC) and proficiency testing programs; monitors corrective actions for identified deficiencies

Writes, updates, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other laboratory documentation to meet regulatory standards

Analyzes data and prepares reports on proficiency testing, audit results, adverse events, and corrective actions

Serves as a member of the Blood Utilization Review Committee, monitoring transfusion practices, adverse reactions, and utilization statistics

Generates and presents monthly transfusion and quality assurance reports to Medical Center leadership

Plans, coordinates, and conducts training programs for residents, new employees, and existing staff in accordance with quality requirements

Provides technical consultation and training to nursing and clinical staff regarding Blood Bank procedures and policies

Validates and implements changes to the Blood Bank computer package and provides technical oversight of computer data entry and LMIP reporting

Provides advanced technical guidance and troubleshooting for antibody identification, transfusion reaction workups, and instrument performance issues

Maintains appropriate inventory and supply levels, including procurement of blood and blood components per established contracts

Performs complex and specialized blood bank testing using manual and automated methods; validates results and correlates findings with clinical data

Ensures accuracy and validity of results through quality control and assurance programs; identifies and resolves instrument or assay problems

Adheres to biosafety and biosecurity regulations; maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Participates in process improvement and performance improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory operations and service quality

Provides training and mentorship to students, technologists, and other laboratory personnel; may serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the Supervisory CLS

Maintains professional competency through continuing education, seminars, and certification requirements

Applies knowledge of laboratory regulatory, licensing, and accrediting standards to maintain compliance in all aspects of Blood Bank operations

Other limited duties included would be: Performing tasks in the Clinical Testing Unit (CTU) on an irregular basis: Performing phlebotomy, Accessioning and Processing, Being competent in Hematology, Coagulation, Special Hematology, and Blood Gas analysis, Performing limited tasks in Chemistry and Urinalysis

Qualification

Blood Bank CertificationMedical Laboratory Science DegreeQuality Control ManagementTransfusion Medicine KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeTechnical ConsultationTrainingData AnalysisMentorshipProblem SolvingCommunication 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

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)

Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science or in a related science

Certification: Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. OR Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT

Knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, methodology of medical laboratory technology, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, medico-legal requirements, and pertinent statistics sufficient to perform complex diagnostic tests

Knowledge of instructional techniques to instruct newly hired clinical laboratory scientists and clinical pathology residents in proper performance of tests and applications of laboratory procedures

Knowledge of one or more advanced clinical laboratory functions

Skill to apply new scientific/technical developments to develop procedures for new tests and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations

Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to accomplish the work of a clinical laboratory

Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to accomplish the work of the specific laboratory section

Benefits

37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

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

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

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

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