Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory)

The Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Manager) position is located at the VA Illiana Healthcare Center, 1900 E Main St., Danville, IL 61832. 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.
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403 (f).
• Education (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED):
  • A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below.
  • (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
  • (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
  • (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.

Grade Determinations :

• Experience:
  • In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12), which is directly related to the position to be filled.
• Your experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Knowledge of regulatory, licensing, accrediting agency requirements and statutes governing clinical laboratory operations used in planning, implementing, and monitoring laboratory programs and services.
  • Skill in problem solving and applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity.
  • Skill to develop new or modified work methods, organizational structures, records and files, management processes, and staffing patterns.
  • Skill in administrative management such as budgeting, contracting, procurement, and property management in accordance with VHA regulations.
  • Ability to balance administrative and clinical functions to coordinate and manage programs and resources.
  • Ability to plan and execute short-range and long-range programs and/or goals through project management and tactical/strategic planning.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, technical information with a wide variety of individuals including senior managers in a medical center or health care setting or higher-level managers in regional or national offices (for example, VISN-level staff and VHA Central Office staff).

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Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: . If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: .