Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The incumbent serves as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), performing the full range of duties in all areas of the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service as assigned. A CLS may be assigned to one or more of the following departments encompassing the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service: Core Laboratory (Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry sections), Blood Bank, and/or Microbiology/Serology/Molecular. Lists the major duties and responsibilities of the position: The Clinical Laboratory Scientist rotates with other generalists on a regular basis through the above-mentioned areas. Requires rotation on an as needed basis to perform duties in all sections. He/she also works off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need. The duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist include but are not limited to the following: 1. Develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results ensuring all laboratory regulatory requirements are met. 2. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual or automated techniques, following practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace. 3. Requires a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, including organizing and setting priorities with minimal technical supervision. 4. Carries out the day-to-day operations in the assigned Department within the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. 5. Performs blood type and screen for antibodies following VBEC's protocols for data entry at each step. 6. Performs crossmatch of compatible blood and processing of FFP, platelets, and other components, while maintaining awareness of state and critical request. 7. Perform specimen processing, receiving all specimens that arrive in-house, Lab OPD, and CBOC's, ensuring patient identification is verified and maintained. 8. Remain vigilant at all times for critical values, immediately informing provider and documenting all elements of the critical call process in VistA. 9. Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technician occupation. 10. Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/automated techniques. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; tests include complex as well as routine analysis. 11. Recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. 12. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction, locates and implements corrections. 13. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements. 14. Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. 15. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 3:30pm to 12am Monday-Friday with weekend rotation EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statemen

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