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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 23 hours ago

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Night Shift

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$103K/yr - $134K/yr

3+ years exp

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Night Shift. The role involves managing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical guidance and training to staff in a clinical laboratory setting.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Lead CLS is responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty including preparation and maintenance of records and reports - analysis of testing methodologies - training - instrumentation - and compliance

Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty

Performs waived and nonwaived testing on a variety of clinical biological specimens using manual or automated techniques

Lead Clinical Lab Scientist duties may include - but not limited to the following: Orientation and evaluating the competency of assigned staff including identification of continuing education and training needs

Coordinating daily activity of the lab section(s)

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 - and coordinating or performing quality control reviews and method verification activities

Solves complex problems related to generalist bench rotation coverage - performs complex maintenance procedures - may attend vendor training for an analytical instrument - is consulted as the in-house expert for troubleshooting - has responsibility for instrument reagent management program - and is able to recognize system failures that may lead to erroneous results

Coordinates training in the methods and techniques of the appropriate laboratory specialty area

Provides effective and professional training to newly hired CLS staff - students - and other clinical staff on the theoretical and practical aspects of clinical laboratory specialties and in unique handling of specimens and testing procedures

Stays abreast of new developments and changes in the profession

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

Responsible for review of quality control and problem resolution in assigned department

Assists in investigation of complaints from hospital staff concerning test results

Oversees the operation of assigned department by coordinating technologist assignments assuring that all workload and maintenance is completed in a timely manner

Assigns and prioritizes work based on workload and requirements of assignment

Aids supervisor with the development - implementation - and reassessment of the testing personnel competency program

Assists supervisor with departmental needs for laboratory accreditation and serves as the point-of-contact for regulatory inspections

Oversees the daily work of Clinical Laboratory Scientist and/or Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs Title Hybrid 38 and Title 5 phlebotomists) - as directed

Prepares reports - maintains records - administrative information - and presents work-related information to supervisor.Researches qualitative and quantitative methods in the appropriate laboratory specialty area

Performs statistical analysis on quality control and quality assurance monitors

Is responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation and/or assays

Oversight of instrumentation and equipment to ensure correct performance

Troubleshoots instrumentation and equipment problems during the shift to ensure uninterrupted testing

Is responsible for evaluation of new and evolving developments in laboratory instrumentation and automation.Recognizes methodology limitations such as linearity - interference - sensitivity - and specificity and considers these when drawing conclusions about the validity of testing results

Performs all assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner

Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as VHA National Enforcement Office (NEO) - OIG - FDA - CAP - TJC - AABB - EPA - and OSHA

Assist in the investigation - corrective actions - and record/document retention of FDA Manufacturer instruments/reagents' recall.Initiate and assist the section supervisor in Laboratory Process Improvement activities and/or audits

Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty area

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceLaboratory InstrumentationASCP/AMT CertificationQuality Assurance ProcessesLaboratory Information SystemsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring 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

English Language Proficiency

Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English

Education-Transcripts Submitted

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

Certification-Documentation Supplied- Candidates must meet one of the certification options below

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

In addition to the basic requirements for employment - candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified

Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-12

In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: 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

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)

To be creditable - education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements

Preferred

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

Expertise in conducting and overseeing laboratory tests across multiple disciplines - including hematology - microbiology - chemistry - coagulation and urinalysis

Proven ability to mentor - train - and provide guidance to laboratory staff - ensuring high standards of performance and efficiency

Strong experience in troubleshooting complex laboratory equipment and resolving technical issues

Familiarity with quality assurance processes - accreditation standards (e.g. - CLIA - CAP - Joint Commission) - and regulatory compliance

Demonstrated ability to develop - implement - and optimize laboratory procedures for improved workflow and accuracy

Effective leadership and communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals - manage laboratory operations - and support decision-making

Experience managing inventory - ordering supplies - and coordinating resources for smooth laboratory function

Proficiency in laboratory information systems Vista and CPRS