Arizona Staffing
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Hematology/Blood Bank)
Arizona Staffing, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology/Blood Bank
The VISN 22 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS) is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology/Blood Bank for the Phoenix VA Health Care System. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 4, 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred at regular intervals or as vacancies become available. This announcement can be taken down at any time. Responsibilities include: Performing a broad range of standard, advanced, and complex laboratory procedures Recognizing deviations from expected results and analyzing and correcting problems using scientific principles Maintaining laboratory equipment and documenting maintenance according to laboratory policies Performing instrument calibrations and repairs, providing preventive maintenance, and identifying and resolving instrument malfunctions Performing and documenting quality control and quality assurance activities Adhering to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity Ensuring compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies Answering inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors which influence test results Communicating effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member Providing excellent service as defined by the customer Giving direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines Performing additional duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm PST, (Rotating weekends and holidays) Telework: Not Available Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Must be proficient in written and spoken English You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements Must pass pre-employment physical examination Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications: 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: Must be proficient in spoken and written English 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 in Hematology or Blood Bank by ASCP or AMT Grade Determinations: Clinical Laboratory Scientist GS-11: Experience or Education: Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: Experience. 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level Education. Must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories that support sound, independent work Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement Skill in informatics, laboratory data flow, and laboratory processes Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the health care team, external relations, customer service, and patient education Assignment. An individual at this level is considered full performance level for a CLS. A CLS at this level independently carries out the day-to-day operations in the laboratory. The CLS develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements. Preferred Experience: Current working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and concepts Hospital or reference laboratory experience recommended Previous hematology and blood bank experience preferred Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript (official or unofficial) must be submitted with your application. A screenshot of your classes or a copy of your diploma are not an acceptable substitute for your transcript and will not be used in qualifying. 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/. Additional Information: Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
The VISN 22 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS) is looking for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology/Blood Bank for the Phoenix VA Health Care System. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 4, 2025. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred at regular intervals or as vacancies become available. This announcement can be taken down at any time. Responsibilities include: Performing a broad range of standard, advanced, and complex laboratory procedures Recognizing deviations from expected results and analyzing and correcting problems using scientific principles Maintaining laboratory equipment and documenting maintenance according to laboratory policies Performing instrument calibrations and repairs, providing preventive maintenance, and identifying and resolving instrument malfunctions Performing and documenting quality control and quality assurance activities Adhering to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity Ensuring compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies Answering inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors which influence test results Communicating effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member Providing excellent service as defined by the customer Giving direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines Performing additional duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm PST, (Rotating weekends and holidays) Telework: Not Available Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Must be proficient in written and spoken English You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements Must pass pre-employment physical examination Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications: 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: Must be proficient in spoken and written English 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 in Hematology or Blood Bank by ASCP or AMT Grade Determinations: Clinical Laboratory Scientist GS-11: Experience or Education: Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: Experience. 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level Education. Must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories that support sound, independent work Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement Skill in informatics, laboratory data flow, and laboratory processes Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the health care team, external relations, customer service, and patient education Assignment. An individual at this level is considered full performance level for a CLS. A CLS at this level independently carries out the day-to-day operations in the laboratory. The CLS develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirements. Preferred Experience: Current working knowledge of clinical laboratory processes and concepts Hospital or reference laboratory experience recommended Previous hematology and blood bank experience preferred Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. Education IMPORTANT: A transcript (official or unofficial) must be submitted with your application. A screenshot of your classes or a copy of your diploma are not an acceptable substitute for your transcript and will not be used in qualifying. 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/. Additional Information: Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.