Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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.

• 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
• Education
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Certification
• (1) Candidates must meet one of the certification options below
• (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT
• or (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT
• or (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT
• (Accepting Hematology & Coagulation Categorical certification only!) NOTE: Categorical and specialist certifications are not acceptable for CLS Generalist positions or lab sections unrelated to the categorical or specialist certification held
• Categorical or specialist certifications are acceptable for higher-graded positions within the relevant lab section or one of the non-section specific assignments (including - Ancillary Testing Coordinator - Education Coordinator - Laboratory Information Manager - Quality Manager - Laboratory Manager - Regional Technical Specialist - National Quality and Compliance Agent - Regional Program Manager - Regional Director - Laboratory Director - or National Quality and Compliance Officer)
• Grade Determinations: Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-12: Experience
• 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11)
• Experience at the GS-11 level include: (a) Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles - practices - concepts - and theories that support sound - independent work
• (b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement
• (c) Skill in informatics - laboratory data flow - and laboratory processes
• (d) Ability to maintain - troubleshoot - and repair instrumentation
• (e) Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results
• (f) Ability to read - interpret - and apply complex written instructions
• (g) Ability to communicate - consult - and interact with other members of the health care team - external relations - customer service - and patient education
• Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)
• In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs for the GS-12 level: (A) Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations and laboratory accrediting agency regulatory requirements sufficient to develop plans and procedures for the laboratory
• (B) Knowledge of laboratory quality management procedures and principles sufficient to establish and monitor a laboratory quality management program and/or the education and training of laboratory staff
• (C) Knowledge of concepts - principles - and methods of clinical laboratory technology and operations
• (D) Skill in applying leadership principles such as interpersonal relations and conflict resolution
• (E) Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties - which includes responsibility for assignment of work - performance evaluations - selection of staff - recommendation of awards - advancements - and disciplinary actions
• (F) Ability to plan - organize - set short and/or long-term goals - and conduct studies on technical and administrative problems including personnel shortages - organizational structure - and new technology
• (G) Ability to manage fiscal matters - forecast resource and equipment needs - and administer the allocated budget
• Preferred Experience: Possess experience in Hematology - Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist and have leadership skills
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
• Physical Requirements: Physical Demands: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation - see Duties section for essential job duties of the position
• 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
• Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions
• the area is adequately lighted - heated - and ventilated
• However - the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs the full range of supervisory duties for one or more sections of the Clinical Laboratory (which can range from Hematology/Coagulation at the G.V (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC
• The duties of the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist include - but are not limited to the following: Responsible for the overall supervision of assigned clinical laboratory department
• Plans - schedules - and explains on-going work
• adjusts staffing levels or work procedures
• Chooses methods for achieving work goals - objectives - and management strategies
• Supervises day-to-day operation of test performance for all specimens received in the assigned clinical laboratory department
• Establishes the pre- and post-analytic test processes to assure acceptable levels of performance
• Assures orientation - training - and competency assessment of all staff working in their area
• Coordinates training in the methodology and techniques of assigned Clinical Laboratory testing area(s)
• Acts as liaison to other departments of the Medical Center for specimen collection - processing - and testing concerns
• fields telephone calls from providers and process \"add-on test requests\" after confirming specimen adequacy
• Prepares and updates technical and other procedural manuals for all assigned clinical laboratory sections and instrumentation as needed
• Implements and monitors quality management activities of assigned Clinical Laboratory testing area(s)
• Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as CAP - JC - AABB - FDA and OSHA
• Assures the work performed in the section(s) follows JVAMC Safety guidelines - Infection Control policies and VHA directives - etc
• Responsible for evaluation of new and evolving developments in specimen processing and testing
• presents recommendations to higher lab management for review and implementation
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties
• gives advice and counsel - and evaluates work of subordinates
• Assures corrective action is initiated when specimen collections - processing or test performance deviates from established performance specifications or SOP(s)
• Documents and resolves pre-analytic - analytical and post-analytical specimen and testing problems from in/outpatient collection sites
• Prepares reports - maintains records and administrative information as required
• Responsible for consulting Employee Health and the Human Resources ER/LR Specialist in any episode of staff impairment or Reasonable Suspicion of drug or alcohol use by current laboratory employees
• Works with the P&LMS Laboratory Information Manager (LIM) to establish new tests in VISTA and update the comprehensive test listings
• Participates in external CAP inspections for other health care facilities
• (Occasional Travel required)
• Serves as a Fund control point Clerk and or Approving Official - having authority to receive equipment and purchase items required by the laboratory in performance of daily operations with approval of the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist/ - Assistant Laboratory Manager - Laboratory Manager or Chief - PLMS
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 a.m
• to 3:30 p.m
• (Subject to change based on the needs of the facility) 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 Ronda Eady at ... - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• 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 #: 586-01342F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized