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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$138K/yr - $180K/yr

1+ years exp

The Washington VA Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) to oversee laboratory testing procedures and ensure compliance with established protocols. The role involves developing policies, training staff, and serving as a technical consultant within the laboratory system.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops and recommends policy and procedures for the procurement and service requirements for the laboratory as mandated by Handbook 1106.1

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 the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, CLIA) to provide authoritative advice and testing program consultation in quality control/assurance, records control, proficiency testing, inspection, and accreditation to all levels of the organization

Evaluate laboratory testing activities to assess 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 within the program and the organization

Identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of the data and ensures data validity with the test systems

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

Identifies, defines, and resolves problems associated with unique or controversial aspects of the laboratory testing management program where no direct precedent exists

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

Represents laboratory on appropriate medical center committees and interacts with other medical center staff, such as the Medical Center Quality Management staff, physicians, nurses, and the Office of Information and Technology (OI&T)

Qualification

Clinical Laboratory ScienceMedical TechnologyQuality ControlLaboratory Information SystemsStatistical AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceTraining SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.). Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

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

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

1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-11) grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments

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

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Child Care Subsidy: 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

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

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care