Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Martin Army Community Hospital; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning, GA is seeking a Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Microbiology Section. You will plan the type and extent of services, oversee staff, and ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.

Responsibilities include initiating advanced, non-standardized procedures; collaborating with Infection Control and Pharmacy; monitoring quality improvement; and organizing work to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising CLS and medical technicians.
• Knowledge of quality control standards.
• Ability to plan and organize work in a hospital microbiology lab.

Responsibilities

• Plan and determine service scope for Microbiology Section.
• Initiate advanced and non-standardized microbiology procedures.
• Consult with pharmacists, Infection Control Nurse, and others.
• Monitor quality improvement and QC standards.
• Supervise civilian CLS and Medical Technicians; organize work.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Infection control collaboration

Job description

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at Martin Army Community Hospital; within, Department of Pathology Martin Army Community Hospital, Ft. Benning, GA Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Major Duties

Determines and plans type and extent of services provided by the Microbiology Section.Initiates advanced, complicated, non-standardized procedures as well as the full range of specialized tests and non-routine procedures in the Microbiology Section.Consults with pharmacists, Infection Control Nurse, technical representatives, ancillary personnel, other government agency personnel.Monitors Quality Improvement process, reviews, and updates of standards and procedures for quality control in regard to test procedures, systems, and instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.Serves as a member of the Infection Control committee.Supervises civilian Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Medical Technicians assigned to the section.Organizes work and delegates assignments for all personnel assigned on the basis of normal division of duties of staff and units

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

What to Expect Next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Required Documents

1. 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
2. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses. License/Certification: This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses. NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Management prefers that you obtain Certification in Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) is mandatory within two years of hire for continued employment. Must be able to obtain, maintain and renew certification as required.