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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Clinical Laboratory Scientist position is located at the Danville VA Illiana Healthcare System located at 1900 E Main St. Danville, IL 61832. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This is considered full performance level (FPL) for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS). A CLS at this level independently carries out the day-to-day operations. The CLS develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements. The work performed may be in a variety of laboratory specialties including, but not limited to, Hematology, Chemistry, lmmunohematology, Microbiology, Immunology, Cytogenetics, Anatomic Pathology, Electron Microscopy, Molecular Diagnostics, and Flow Cytometry. In addition to routine testing, the CLS conducts quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting. Specific targeted laboratory responsibilities or projects may include laboratory safety officer, analyzer specialist, primary operator on new test systems, quality control specialist, supply control, and/or coordinator for the laboratory competency assessment proficiency/survey program. This assignment may include limited duties in areas such as lab information management and ancillary testing. These tasks require independent judgment and responsibility, including organizing and setting priorities with minimal technical supervision. This assignment includes monitoring quality control systems and measures, collaborating in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, and providing education for laboratory health care professionals and the public in a professional, courteous, and effective manner. Major Duties: -Assumes responsibility to maintain operations including preventive maintenance and training on the operation of new test systems. - Assists in writing procedures and other documents as directed. - Modifies or adapts new methods or techniques to improve or expand services. - Develops protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results. - Ensures that laboratory tests and procedures are consistent with accrediting agencies standards and requirements. - Performs validation/method verification studies for new systems. - Monitors and maintains inventory including reagents, calibrators, quality control, etc. - Consults with healthcare providers on logical protocol to follow in attempting to confirm the diagnosis or risk assessment of a patient. - Provides technical advice to staff and other health care members. - Assists with staff competency assessment as applicable. - Maintains knowledge of and complies with the federal regulations associated with the Clinical Lab Improvement Act of 1988. - Assumes responsibility for the instruction and coordination of teaching activities for Clinical Laboratory Scientist students in order to fulfill the requirements of a NMCLS-accredited CLS Program. -Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday-Friday 4PM- MID, with rotating on-call, weekends, and holidays. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade

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