Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lead)

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

• Selects - performs - evaluates - and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction
• locates and implements corrections 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 Serves as primary operator on new systems Conducts quality control procedures on equipment - reagents - and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports Calibrates - standardizes - adjusts and maintains instruments Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs Performs Daily - Weekly - and Monthly maintenance as required per instrument specifications Performs reagent lot to lot validations and new lot quality controls crossover studies Performs bi-annual linearity and AMR studies Assists in writing procedures and other documents as directed Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures Assumes the responsibility to maintain operations including preventative maintenance and training of technicians and technologists on the operation of new test systems Oversight of the clinical training experiences of technical and professional leveltechnologist or technician training programs in order to fulfill education and professional requirements (where training programs exist) Provides technical training and guidance to students - residents - staff - and other employees Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly Calculates final test results and applies knowledge of statistics to prepare and interpret quality control data (mean - standard deviation - and coefficient of variation) Responsible for the accurate generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system Recommends updated guidelines and policies in compliance with regulatory requirements for non-routine or complex assignments Responsible for monitoring the section for inspection readiness Responsible for annual competency checklist completion - signature serves as knowledge verification Coordinates the section competency program Responsible for quality control review and recommend updates to procedure manuals for specific laboratory function Responsible for a working knowledge of the established safety standards in order to maintain compliance and to assure protection from injury and biological hazards - practices standard precautions within all aspects of the laboratory Performs sound independent work with minimal oversite of the Supervisor and maintain competency to lead staff work performance Performs Blood Bank duties Performs all type and crossmatches for transfusion Attends vendor training as assigned for complex analytical instruments and is responsible for training employees in its operation Responsible for performing complex maintenance procedures and is consulted as the in-house expert for troubleshooting problems Work Schedule: Day - evening and night shift w/rotating weekends and holiday EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
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