USAJOBS · 2 weeks ago
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Off Shift)
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$134K/yr - $174K/yr
1+ years expThe Phoenix VA Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS) is looking for a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Off Shift) for the VA Carl T. Hayden Healthcare System. This role involves preparing reports, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies while coordinating training and quality control activities in the laboratory.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Prepares reports, maintains records, administrative information, prepares and presents work-related information to supervisor
Research qualitative and quantitative methods in the appropriate laboratory specialty area. Performs statistical analysis on quality control and quality assurance monitors
Performs qualitative and quantitative moderate and complex testing methods in all the assigned laboratory specialty areas
Responsible for coordination of training in the methods and techniques of the appropriate laboratory specialty area
Responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation. Maintains and calibrates instrumentation and equipment to ensure correct performance. Troubleshoots instrumentation and equipment problems during the shift to endure uninterrupted testing
Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, FDA, JC, AABB, and OSHA
Coordinates quality control activities with the supervisor. Coordinates proficiency program for the appropriate laboratory specialty
Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty area
Performs all assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Must pass pre-employment physical examination
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
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: Must be proficient in spoken and written English
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
(c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT
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
Experience: Must have 1 year of creditable 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
Preferred
Current working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and concepts
Blood Bank experience required
Hospital or reference laboratory experience recommended
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
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