Clinical Lab Scientist (Intermittent Fee Basis)

Veterans Health Administration; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 324,000; Part time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist on an intermittent fee basis.

The position entails performing a broad range of laboratory procedures and duties of a medical laboratory technician, in addition to advanced testing and problem solving. You will maintain and calibrate instruments, perform quality control, ensure biosafety compliance, and document results in the laboratory computer system.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical laboratory settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technician occupation.
• Performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
• Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment.
• Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Delivers quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles.
• Generates laboratory results and enters them into the laboratory computer system.

Job description

Clinical Lab Scientist (Intermittent Fee Basis)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This Clinical Laboratory Scientist position is located in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center. Fee Basis is a "as needed" position. The fee basis is not to exceed the fiscal year, but can be extended as needed, based on the service's needs.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional This Clinical Laboratory Scientist position is located in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, the duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Generalist include but are not limited to the following: Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technician occupation.

In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements. Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment.

Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction. Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement. Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.

Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis, insuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained. 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.

Deviations from regular procedures, unanticipated problems, and unfamiliar situations are referred to more experienced staff for a decision or assistance. 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. Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results. Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.

Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system. Complies with regulatory agency protocol. (CAP, OSHA etc.) Rotates to another section/shift as deemed necessary by management based on workload and staffing requirements.

Work Schedule: Intermittent; Various tours available; rotating weekends and holidays (to be discussed during the interview process) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Salary/Pay: Compensation is based on an established fee schedule for authorized services performed.

Fee Basis employees are compensated only for approved services rendered, rather than receiving a fixed annual salary. Actual earnings will vary based on the type and volume of services performed and the needs of the facility. Additional Information: This position does not guarantee a minimum number of assignments, services, or a specific level of compensation. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 41025F, 41026F, 41027F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $23 – $235.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.