Supervisory Clinical Lab Scientist (Pathology and Laboratory)

The Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) serves as a Laboratory Manager. The CLS must supervise at least one staff member at the GS-12 grade level. The CLS will also exercise a full range of supervisory responsibilities in planning, directing and assessing work of subordinate staff and will plan and assign work based on priorities, requirements of assignments, and abilities of employees. Additionally, the CLS will provide advice/counsel as well as evaluate the work of insubordinates. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties include but are not limited to: Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory, licensing, accrediting agency requirements and statutes governing clinical laboratory operations used in planning, implementing, and monitoring laboratory programs and services. Supervises and oversees the laboratory ATC/LIM/Lead CLS, Lead CLS, Clinical Laboratory Scientists, and Medical Technicians. Establishes and administers policy for time and attendance activities and certifies leave requests and timecards. Oversees staff training, competency, and re-training activities. Provides guidance and serves as an authority and subject matter expert on laboratory medicine including research, agency policies, new techniques, and procedures. Develops guidelines, assesses laboratory effectiveness, and establishes and maintains quality assurance and performance improvement programs. Consults with local and network affiliated officials. Provides oversight of installation and operation of ancillary testing and computer system functions. Develops and manages program budget and resource usage, inventory, acquisition, and contracting processes. Assists and participates in educational programs affiliated with institutions that provide training for individuals in laboratory or other related medical fields of study. Represents laboratory in appropriate medical center, VISN, and national committee meetings. Communicates effectively and professionally verbally and in writing and provides excellent customer service. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. 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. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Education. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Certification. Candidates must meet one of the certification options below: Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. Generalist certification as an

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