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CHEManager International · 3 hours ago

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Hines, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

CHEManager International is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. The role involves providing expert consultation on complex laboratory tests, designing workflows, and ensuring compliance with quality control and accreditation standards.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge. Examples are, but not limited to, molecular/DNA testing, bone marrow examination, genetic testing, flow cytometry, etc

Conducts studies and recommends changes to correct deficiencies and improve the specialty area. Recommends new/replacement instrumentation

Designs workflow to accomplish objectives in the clinical specialty area

Advises all organizational levels on various aspects of the specialized testing, including the appropriateness of specific tests and takes into consideration the clinical context and usefulness of the test information. Advises on alternate testing to overcome ambiguities in the clinical diagnoses

Identifies training needs appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed

Identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of data or unique or controversial aspects of the testing where no direct precedent exists

Accepts referrals of abnormal or unusual results, observations, problems, or issues from laboratory personnel of a technical or administrative nature and provides advice on course of action to be taken as well as monitors progress until problem/issue has been resolved

Conducts on-going reviews of work performed, workflow, equipment maintenance etc. within the various sections of P&LM that are under his/her direction

Plans, develops, modifies, implements, and coordinates quality control and preventive maintenance programs within P&LM to ensure that acceptable accreditation program requirements are being met

Conducts studies and recommends changes to correct deficiencies and improve the specialty area. Recommends new/replacement instrumentation

Analyzes emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate methods and testing

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

Maintains process control in a specialty area through a multifaceted quality assurance program

Prepares reports and maintains records of work status; resolves simple, informal complaints; reports performance, progress, and training needs of the team and on behavioral problems; and provides information on promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance, and personnel needs

Assists with staff competency assessment as applicable

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

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

Qualification

Medical Technology KnowledgeLaboratory Instrumentation MaintenanceTest Development ProceduresStaff Development CoordinationTechnical GuidanceCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

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 possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), which is directly related to the position to be filled

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