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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Regional Technical Specialist)

Hines, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $165K/yr

1+ years exp

The Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Regional Technical Specialist) to provide consultative services to management, advising on specialized testing and coordinating services across multiple facilities. The role includes oversight of laboratory information systems, performance improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plans data collection and analysis, implementation of performance improvement initiatives, and re-monitoring outcome measures for various quality monitors in the laboratory

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

Assists with the National Enforcement Program inspections

Assists in CAP/JC inspection readiness preparation and in the inspection process itself

Serves as the VISN expert for national software developers for testing and validating software packages

Ensures VISN wide compliance with regulatory agency requirements as related to information systems, and performs audits as needed

Ensures laboratory adheres to all practices and regulations relating to Quality, including data collection, analysis, and graphic depictions of data when appropriate

Compiles and analyzes the data for P&LM performance measures and monitors as necessary and requested by the work groups needing data such as turnaround times

Manages the collection and interpretation of data for hospital and VISN QA programs and Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives and at the request of laboratory management

Participates as a member of the Laboratory Leadership Team

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

Provides instruction and coordination of teaching activities for Medical Technology students in order to fulfill the requirements of a NAACLS accredited CLS Program

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical Laboratory TechnologyRegulatory ComplianceLaboratory Information SystemsQuality AssuranceData AnalysisTeaching SkillsCommunication 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)

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

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen

English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English

Candidates must meet one of the certification options: (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT, (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT, (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT

Must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12), which is directly related to the position to be filled

Knowledge of regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, 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 compliance requirements sufficient to provide direction for complex diagnostic testing

Knowledge of laboratory information systems to accomplish diagnostic laboratory work and quality assurance

Skill in evaluating, interpreting, and teaching others to use quality control procedures to monitor variables that affect quality of services and implement corrective actions

Ability to apply laws, policies, precedents, regulatory, licensing, and accrediting requirements to establish, monitor, and maintain the specialized testing

Ability to develop new test procedures and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations

Benefits

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