Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Ancillary Testing Coordinator (EDRP Eligible)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia Township (MO); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

EDRP Education Debt Reduction Program

Federal benefits

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, MO seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) to oversee day-to-day operations of microbiology/molecular testing and POC labs. Duties include scheduling, QA oversight, and coordinating with clinical and admin staff.

The position requires a BS or higher, U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and relevant certification. EDRP eligibility is available; pay follows the federal GS scale with regular increases.

Qualifikationen

• Applicants pending completion of education or certification requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
• 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: Proficient in spoken and written English per 38 U.S.C.
• Certification options include MLS or MT generalist certifications by ASCP BOC/BOR or AMT, or categorical/specialist certifications by ASCP or AMT
• Grandfathering Provision eligibility applicable to current VA employees in this occupation meeting criteria
• Grade Determinations: GS-12 Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) experience requirements and KSAs noted.
• KSAs: knowledge of medical technology concepts, math and statistics for QA, QA/QC, regulatory requirements, LIS systems, and ability to teach/guide others.

Aufgaben

• Carries out day-to-day operations and oversees point-of-care testing and PPM laboratory specialties.
• Plans and schedules ongoing work independently.
• Chooses methods to achieve goals and management strategies.
• Ensures corrective actions when test performance deviates from specifications.
• Develops and recommends local procedural changes; maintains interdepartmental relations to meet medical center goals.
• Performs duties in a timely and efficient manner and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies (NEO, OIG, FDA, CAP, TJC, AABB, OSHA).
• Acts as liaison between administration, clinical staff, and technical staff for POC testing and LIS workflows.
• Manages the proficiency testing program and maintains records as per VHA standards.
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm.
• EDRP: Recruitment incentives not authorized; contact [e-mail] for questions.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jobbeschreibung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Columbia, MO seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) to oversee day-to-day operations of microbiology/molecular testing and POC labs. Duties include scheduling, QA oversight, and coordinating with clinical and admin staff.

The position requires a BS or higher, U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and relevant certification. EDRP eligibility is available; pay follows the federal GS scale with regular increases.