Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory Information Manager

Veterans Health Administration; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Cincinnati seeks a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lab Information Manager) to guide LIS policy and procedures in coordination with the hospital information system. The role emphasizes developing and recommending procedures for LIS installation and use within the HIS framework.

Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor's degree or higher, possess applicable MLS/MT certifications, and demonstrate strong knowledge of LIS, laboratory operations, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Certification as MLS/MT Generalist or ASCP/AMT per requirements.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship; foreign education evaluated if applicable.
• Experience with laboratory information systems and HIS integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies for LIS installation and use within the HIS.
• Coordinate LIS-related operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in evaluating and improving laboratory information systems.

Skills

LIS concepts knowledge

Laboratory operations knowledge

Software integration

Planning and teamwork

Office automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Laboratory computer systems

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Job description

The VA is searching for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Lab Information Manager) to work for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Laboratory Information Manager (LIM) develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) in conjunction with the overall hospital information system (HIS).

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: Must have one of the following certifications: Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT, Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT, Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.

English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f).

Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational requirements if they meet either of the following: Foreign transcripts are evaluated by an acceptable evaluation agency, and the degree is found to be equivalent to a NAACLS-approved U.S. clinical laboratory science degree program. OR The applicant submits a letter from ASCP BOC or AMT stating the individual is eligible to take the certification examination. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

To qualify for GS-12: You must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Creditable experience is experience that has required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with current Clinical Laboratory Scientist practices.

Examples of experience include, but is not limited to the following: independently carries out the day-to-day operations in the laboratory; conduct quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshooting; determine the validity of test results, and the need for additional tests; develop, perform, evaluate, interpret, correlate, and validate the accuracy of laboratory procedures; assess a situation, consider the options, and formulate an appropriate course of action.

In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems. Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization. Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions. Ability to adapt, implement and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software. Ability to independently plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments.

Preferred Experience

1-3 Years of Clinical Laboratory Scientist Experience preferred.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent's work is primarily sedentary. Occasionally, a moderate amount of walking or standing and/or the carrying items up to 25 lbs.