U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 1 day ago
Clinical Lab Scientist - Evening Shift
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$86K/yr - $112K/yr
1+ years expU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) to join the Evening Shift Core Lab. The CLS will perform a variety of clinical biological specimen tests, ensuring quality control and accuracy while working independently in a range of laboratory specialties.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent is a qualified - experience Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) who performs waived and nonwaived testing on a variety of clinical biological specimens using manual or automated techniques
The incumbent is responsible for pre-analytical - and post-analytical specimen testing phases of a complexity index group 1a laboratory at the Orlando VA Healthcare System
The CLS at the full performance level (FPL) works independently on any assigned tour of duty and laboratory specialties
The work performed may be in a variety of laboratory specialties/subspecialties (in one or multiple specialties) such as hematology - chemistry - urinalysis - body fluids - microbiology - virology - parasitology - mycology - serology - immunology - and molecular diagnostic testing
The incumbent may assist in reference testing (send out) - lab specimen collections/receiving - laboratory specimen preservation and processing
Has knowledge of and ability to collect samples appropriate for the tests requested by the physician using the correct preservatives - anticoagulants - collection intervals and/or times - and patient condition(s) by following approved policy and procedure
The CLS may perform venipunctures - or capillary punctures - or may assist in bone marrow or other specimen collections
Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis - requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable
Prepares specimens for analysis - ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained
Assigns priority to test requests and executes them expeditiously for use in critical care situations
Assist the section's Lead CLS and/or Supervisory CLS in new test systems validations/verifications - method correlations - linearities/AMR verifications - establishment of normal reference ranges - among other studies as mandated by accrediting agencies
Performs a broad range advanced and complex laboratory procedures
Recognizes deviation from expected results
Analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles
Performs steps of analysis for a full range of standard - routine - and specialized tests
Selects appropriate method/instrument
Performs instrument maintenance and performance checks
Prepares reagents/media
Calibrates or verifies calibration of the assay
Performs analysis and calculates results - if applicable - for control and unknown samples
Performs quality control procedures on equipment - reagents - and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports
Document corrective actions related to test performance
Adheres to established approved quality control procedures as mandated by accrediting agencies and as outlined in the appropriate procedure manual(s) for the assigned laboratory specialty
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
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
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
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: (1) 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 (2) The applicant submits a letter from ASCP BOC or AMT stating the individual is eligible to take the certification examination NOTE: Possession of a certification identified in 4c above automatically determines the foreign education as creditable and no further documentation or proof of equivalency is needed
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
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)
1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level OR Must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science
Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles - practices - concepts - and theories that support sound - independent work
Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement
Skill in informatics - laboratory data flow - and laboratory processes
Ability to maintain - troubleshoot - and repair instrumentation
Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results
Ability to read - interpret - and apply complex written instructions
Ability to communicate - consult - and interact with other members of the health care team - external relations - customer service - and patient education
May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - pulling and pushing
May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment
Must be able to perform moderate lifting of 15-50 pounds - straight pulling - pushing - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers and both hands - walking 4-8 hours - standing 4-8 hours - kneeling - repeated bending - and use of both arms and legs
Specific visual requirements include both eyes - depth perception - the ability to distinguish colors and shades or colors - and the ability to ready ordinary type without strain
Must have adequate hearing (aids permitted) - and the emotional stability and mental stability to deal with stressful situations
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program.
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