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CHEManager International · 20 hours ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Salisbury, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

CHEManager International is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a broad range of laboratory procedures and ensure the quality of test results. The role involves analyzing complex laboratory tests, maintaining equipment, and instructing medical staff and students on testing protocols.

Responsibilities

Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technician occupation

Performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures, recognizes deviation from expected results, and analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles

Recognizes and communicates pre-defined critical results affecting patient care

Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimens if determined to be unusable

Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained

Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols

Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction and locates and implements corrections

Performs quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports

Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts, and maintains instruments

Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring

Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs

Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures

Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications etc.) to verify results

Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results

Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly

Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system

Performs venipunctures and collects other specimens as required

Instructs, assists, and advises medical technicians, students, medical staff, and patients as necessary regarding questions including, but not limited to, patient testing, specimen collection, equipment, and ordering requirements

Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program

Adheres to all facility, local, state, and federal safety requirements

Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines

Qualification

MLS certificationMT certificationLaboratory quality controlLaboratory equipment maintenanceClinical laboratory testingInformatics skillsAnalytical skillsInstructional skillsTeamworkCommunication skills

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)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States

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. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403 (f)

GS-7: Experience. None beyond the basic requirements

GS-9: Must have 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level OR, Education. Must have Master's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or directly related science

GS-11: 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 for GS-9: (a) Knowledge of policies and procedures of clinical laboratory testing. (b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance principles. (c) Knowledge of laboratory equipment and routine maintenance. (d) Ability to work as a team member and effectively complete assignments. (e) Ability to read and interpret written instructions. (f) Ability to accurately perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for GS-11: (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