Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

• Complete all application requirements detailed in the \"Required Documents\" section of this announcement
• Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System - Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Total Rewards - Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is a certified laboratory professional responsible for performing complex diagnostic testing on human specimens to support the diagnosis - treatment - and prevention of disease
• Testing may be conducted across multiple specialties - including Hematology - Chemistry - Immunohematology (Blood Bank) - Microbiology - Immunology - Cytogenetics - Anatomic Pathology - Electron Microscopy - Molecular Diagnostics - and Flow Cytometry
• The CLS performs pre-analytical - analytical - and post-analytical phases of testing in accordance with established laboratory standards
• This position supports the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) and provides laboratory services for all Tulsa and Muskogee locations - including the Muskogee VA Medical Center and Tulsa Outpatient Clinic
• Work is performed across various laboratory disciplines such as bacteriology - chemistry - coagulation - hematology - immunology - immunohematology - and urinalysis
• Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy of testing - maintaining quality control systems - and supporting patient diagnosis and treatment
• Major Duties and Responsibilities Performs a broad range of laboratory tests and procedures - including advanced and complex analyses
• Recognizes deviations from expected results and resolves issues using scientific principles
• Evaluates and resolves problems related to specimen collection and processing - considering physiologic factors and testing requirements
• Maintains - calibrates - and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment
• Performs and documents preventive maintenance and identifies issues affecting test performance
• Conducts quality control and quality assurance activities - including corrective actions - using statistical principles and performance-improvement methods
• Adheres to all biosafety and biosecurity regulations and maintains a safe laboratory environment
• Identifies testing discrepancies - resolves problems - and recommends effective solutions
• Responds to inquiries regarding test results - methodologies - and factors influencing accuracy
• Interprets findings and recommends follow-up testing as needed
• Assists in evaluating and implementing new laboratory techniques - equipment - and procedures - including method comparisons and reference interval establishment
• Communicates effectively and courteously with healthcare providers - patients - and colleagues - delivering high-quality customer service
• Provides guidance based on established laboratory principles and serves as a resource to clinical staff
• Organizes work efficiently - sets priorities - and meets deadlines
• Complies with all VHA and local directives related to safety - hazardous materials - life safety - and emergency management
• Performs other duties as assigned - commensurate with grade level
• Work Schedule: Full-time - primarily Monday through Friday - midnight to 10:30 AM - with rotating weekends and holidays
• Compressed/Flexible: Available Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact V19RMNHRSBUMuskogee@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 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)
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: 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
• 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 for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• 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 (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 623-60498-A - 623-60499-A - 623-60500-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized