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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Clinical Lab Scientist (Technician)

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$107K/yr - $140K/yr

2+ years exp

The Central Virginia VA Health Care System is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist (Technician) to join their team. The role involves facilitating team processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, and coordinating training in laboratory methods and techniques.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members or employees to ensure that tasks are completed and team priorities, goals, needs and achievements are coordinated with management. Acts as a liaison between the team members and the supervisor

Prepares reports, maintains records, administrative information. Prepares and presents work-related information to supervisor

Is responsible for coordination of training in the methods and techniques of the laboratory

Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, TJC, and OSHA. Coordinates Quality Control activities with the Supervisor

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

Plans and schedules on-going work. Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures for achieving work goals, objectives, and management strategies

Serves as Timekeeper for the time and leave group

Acts as liaison to other departments of the medical center for the department

Qualification

Medical Laboratory ScienceClinical Laboratory ExperienceCertification MTCertification MLSCertification CLSBiological ScienceChemistryReport PreparationQuality ControlTraining CoordinationTeam Collaboration

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

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

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration 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

A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science or in a related science

Completion of a medical technology clinical practice program

Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT

For positions up to the full performance level, candidates must currently possess the categorical or specialist technologist level certification from the certification agencies listed above

Failure to become certified within one year from date of appointment will result in removal from the GS-0644 MT series