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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 6 hours ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)

Prescott, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to develop and recommend policies and procedures for ancillary testing. The role involves consulting with clinical services, analyzing testing needs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops and recommends policy and procedures for the procurement and service requirements for ancillary or point-of-care testing equipment and instrumentation

Ensure the appropriate correlation among different instrumentation and methodologies

Trains and evaluates the competency of a variety of individuals (physicians - residents - nurses - patients) in the performance of ancillary testing procedures and in the reporting of test results promptly - accurately - and proficiently

Serves as a recognized technical expert( technical consultant or technical supervisor as mandated by CLIA) to provide authoritative advice and ancillary testing program consultation in areas of quality control/assurance - records control - proficiency testing - inspection - and accreditation to all levels of the organization

Evaluates ancillary testing activities to assess ongoing day-to-day compliance with established protocols and guidelines

Recommends policy/protocol changes to correct deficiencies and improve the program

Creates - applies - and monitors reengineering and continuous performance improvement initiatives - both within the program and/or the organization

Identifies - defines - and resolves issues associated with unique or controversial aspects of the ancillary testing management program where no direct precedent exists

Consults with program managers or equivalent of clinical services to identify ancillary testing needs and to analyze emerging trends and technology adopts appropriate methods

Develops technical bulletins - procedures - training materials and other program materials - which ensure accreditation and compliance with all regulatory agencies concerning patient testing - result reporting - and proficiency testing

Develops and implements corrective action when deficiencies are identified

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceGeneralist certification (MLS)Quality control proceduresLaboratory information systemsMathematicsStatisticsPoint-of-care testingTechnical proficiencyTrainingEvaluationCommunication skillsProblem-solving 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 in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403 (f)

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

Foreign Education: 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

Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational requirements if they meet either of the following: Foreign transcripts are evaluated by an acceptable evaluation agency - and the degree is found to be equivalent to a NAACLS-approved U.S. clinical laboratory science degree program OR Submits a letter from ASCP BOC or AMT stating the individual is eligible to take the certification examination

Certification: Must possess one of the below certifications 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

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)

Knowledge of medical technology concepts - principles - practices - and methodologies sufficient to perform full oversight and guidance for testing programs outside of the laboratory

Knowledge of mathematics and statistics as related to quality control - quality assurance - proficiency testing - inspection and accreditation - and continuous quality improvement

Knowledge of Federal - state - and VHA laws - regulations - reference standards - and certifying or accrediting agency requirements to carry out work in each ancillary testing site

Knowledge of laboratory information technology systems and interconnectivity

Skill in applying new scientific/technological developments and theories to laboratory testing

Ability to evaluate - interpret - and teach others to use quality control procedures and implement corrective actions

Preferred

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a bench technologist - demonstrating strong technical proficiency in routine and complex laboratory testing

At least 2 years experience with advanced laboratory practices - including instrument validation - method comparison - and quality control oversight

Foundational knowledge of point-of-care testing principles and familiarity with laboratory information systems

Benefits

37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child

After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)