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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 1 week ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Graveyard shift)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$119K/yr - $155K/yr

1+ years exp

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the graveyard shift. The role involves performing and validating laboratory procedures, ensuring quality control, and collaborating with healthcare professionals for patient diagnosis and treatment.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops - performs - evaluates - interprets - correlates - and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements

Performs testing procedures on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated methods

Performs quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation - to include troubleshooting

Correlates abnormal lab data with pathological states to determines the validity of test results - and the need for additional or repeat testing

Monitors quality control systems and measures

Collaborates in the diagnosis and treatment of patients

Interacts with laboratory health care professionals and the public in a professional - courteous - and effective manner

Provides education - as needed

Assists with laboratory safety duties - analyzer oversight - quality control and quality assurance projects - supply/inventory control - completing laboratory competency assessments or proficiency/survey programs - as needed

Assists with lab information management or the ancillary testing program - as needed

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualification

MLS certificationMT certificationClinical laboratory scienceLaboratory quality controlLaboratory informaticsInstrumentation troubleshootingAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceCommunication skills

Required

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

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

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

English Language Proficiency: Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)

Grade Determinations: Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-11 Experience or Education Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: (a) Experience: 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level OR (b) Education: Must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science

Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles - practices - concepts - and theories that support sound - independent work (b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement (c) Skill in informatics - laboratory data flow - and laboratory processes (d) Ability to maintain - troubleshoot - and repair instrumentation (e) Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results (f) Ability to read - interpret - and apply complex written instructions (g) Ability to communicate - consult - and interact with other members of the health care team - external relations - customer service - and patient education

Preferred

Prior work experience in a clinical laboratory setting - ideally in all major areas of the lab - including hematology - chemistry - microbiology - immunology - and blood banking in a 24-hour facility

Experience in evening or night shifts is desired but not necessary

Candidate should be able to process laboratories independently with little to no management using strong analytical skills

Incumbent should have the ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and other external customers