USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology
Beckley, West Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Hematology at the Beckley VA Medical Center. This role involves supervising laboratory staff, coordinating lab activities, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and providing technical guidance in clinical laboratory practices.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Orientation and evaluating the competency of assigned staff including identification of continuing education and training needs
Coordinating daily activity of the lab sections
Writing, or modifying technical procedures
Providing technical instruction
Ensuring that policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are followed
Advising on course of action to follow when results or samples obtained are unacceptable
Coordinating or performing quality control reviews and method verification activities
Communicates the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values
Identifies, distributes, balances work, coaches, and facilitates with problem solving methods
Prepare reports and maintain records of work status
Resolves simple, informal complaints
Reports on performance, progress, and training needs of the team and on behavioral problems
Provides information on promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs
Responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty, including assignment of work responsibilities, workload management, and completion of assignments for staff at or above the FPL
Preparation and maintenance of records and reports, analysis of testing methodologies, training, instrumentation, and compliance
May act as a liaison to the supervisor and other departments/divisions of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty
Administratively responsible to the Laboratory Manager
Provides first line supervision to Medical Technologists/Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Medical Laboratory Technicians
Responsible for informing the Laboratory Manager of controversial matters and potential changes in these areas
Meets the needs of all customers while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions
Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner
Provides care and/or services appropriate to the age of the patients being served, and which is appropriate to the cognitive; emotional, and chronological maturation of the patient
Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately
Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age specific needs and provides care needed as described in the services' policies and procedures
Ensure staff receive training in these categories
Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA guidelines
Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion
Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in the computer access agreement that the employee
Qualification
Required
You 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
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
Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f)
Applicant must have one full year credible experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments
Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice
Skill to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation
Ability to develop procedures for new tests, and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations
Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section
Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training
Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to a wide variety of individuals including physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff regarding technical aspects of testing, specimen requirements and results
Preferred
Preferred experience in cellular identification for manual differentials
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Paid Time Off: 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)
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)
Company
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