Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Laboratory Information Manager

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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship
• Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• 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
• 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
• Certification
• 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
• Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT English Language Proficiency
• Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C.
• 7403 (f)
• GRADE DETERMINATIONS
• In addition to the basic requirements for employment - candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager) - GS-12 Experience
• One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments
• Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of concepts - principles - and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization
• Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions
• Ability to adapt - implement and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes - including the use of office automation software
• Ability to independently plan - organize - set priorities - work as a team member - and effectively complete assignments
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience and previous Laboratory Information Manager
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• This full vacancy is above the full performance level
• Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform moderate lifting up to 20 lbs. - straight pulling - pushing - reaching above the shoulder - use of fingers and both hands - walking - standing for up to 4 hours - kneeling - repeated bending - use of both arms and legs
• Specific visual requirements include use of both eyes - depth perception - ability to distinguish colors and shades of colors - hearing (aids permitted) - clear - high cognitive function and emotional stability
• ability to read ordinary type without strain.
  
  

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional CLS is a certified laboratory professional who performs complex laboratory diagnostic testing on human specimens for diagnosis - treatment - or prevention of disease in clinical laboratory specialties including - but not limited to - Hematology - Chemistry - Microbiology - Immunology - Urinalysis - and Molecular Diagnostics
• A CLS is responsible for performing the pre-analytical - analytical - and post-analytical phases of clinical laboratory test
• The CLS develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) in conjunction with the overall hospital information system (HIS)
• This individual provides authoritative advice and consultation on the information system as it applies to the clinical laboratory
• The CLS advises all organizational levels on functions and capabilities of the LIS
• The individual implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering - reporting - billing - and workload recording while considering compliance principles
• The CLS analyzes emerging trends - software - and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals
• The CLS serves as the local expert for national software developers for testing and validating software packages
• They are responsible for compliance with regulatory agency requirements as related to information systems - and they perform audits as needed
• The CLS consults with and trains personnel on computer functions - including ordering options - and is responsible for the maintenance of computer security keys
• Required to know all concepts - principles - and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems
• Required to know all laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization
• Required to know all laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system
• Required to know all compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions
• Adapts - implements and integrates the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes - including the use of office automation software
• Independently plans - organizes - sets priorities - works as a team member - and effectively completes assignments Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm - 6:30am-3:00pm - Day shift - rotating on call - weekends - and holidays
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@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) 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: Ad-hoc telework may be authorized
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 60413-O Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized