Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Quality Manager)

DD214 Chronicle; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Quality Manager) to oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical technology and quality management, with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in quality assurance programs.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

Qualifications

• 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Knowledge of accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate laboratory services.
• Manage and supervise all phases of laboratory service operations.

Skills

Knowledge of medical technology

Quality management principles

Statistical evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

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.


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.

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

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 MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
• Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.

Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified.


Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Quality Manager), GS-12:

• Experience: 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of medical technology sufficient to perform the full range of duties involved in planning, coordinating, and evaluating laboratory services.
  • Knowledge of accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements pertaining to laboratory operations.
  • Knowledge of laboratory operations and relationships to the organization.
  • Skill in applying laboratory quality control/assurance policies, procedures, and principles and safety practices and regulations.
  • Ability to apply quality management performance improvement principles, methodology, and processes to develop and manage a clinical laboratory quality management program.
  • Ability to apply statistical evaluation and analysis to quality assurance data and implement corrective actions when indicated.

Preferred Experience:

• • Experience in managing and supervising all phases of laboratory service operations.
  • Providing guidance and serving as an authority on laboratory medicine.
  • Developing guidelines, assessing laboratory effectiveness, establishing and maintaining quality assurance and performance improvement programs.
  • Consulting with local and network officials.

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

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12.

Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, puling, and pushing. May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment.

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations.