U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, New York, New York, us, 10261
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.
Duties This position is located in the James J. Peters VA Medical Center functioning as a generalist Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine service (P&LM), with the primary responsibility to provide the patients at the medical center with testing in the areas of Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology (minimal selective testing), molecular diagnostics, and Urinalysis in support of direct patient care.
Major duties
Administers Tests/Laboratory Procedures:
Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures such as routine, advanced, and complex procedures, including infectious disease molecular testing; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens/blood, serum, plasma, and body fluids received in the clinical laboratory (chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, molecular, blood bank, and minimal selective tests in microbiology) according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. Uses both automated and manual techniques and applies a practical knowledge of the chemistry, biology and serology involved.
Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of non-routine and specialized test procedures in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunctions; locates and implements correction. Accurately performs all routine, complex and specialized procedures within specified time period.
Performs complex tests and examinations.
Provides Instruction:
Provides effective and professional training to new hire medical technologists/technicians and other clinical staff on the theoretical and practical aspects of immunohematology in unique handling of specimens and testing procedures. Stays abreast of new developments and changes in the profession.
Provides on-the-job demonstration of laboratory practices and explains procedures to new medical technologist/technicians and other clinical staff.
Establish Quality Control Criteria:
Performs and monitors quality control and measures to assure the accuracy and validity of test results. Prepares reagents, assembles equipment, and verifies correct instrument operation.
Monitors Quality:
Monitors quality control system daily. Ensures timely and thorough evaluation of data, ensures discrepancies are identified and attended.
Obtains data and complies with the practice, procedures and techniques described in the quality improvement program.
Adheres to quality control measures, suggests new and revised methods of collecting and evaluating quality control data.
Reports Findings:
Maintains established record keeping systems to assure the accuracy and validity of patient testing results and data. Prepares preliminary and final reports.
Reports medical alerts according to established criteria. Enters results into medical center computer system, verifying accuracy, completeness, and validity in the process, and reports results to appropriately designated individuals.
Shall troubleshoot instrumentation and procedures in the effort to maintain an efficient workflow.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, weekend rotation and holidays
EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Paid Time Off:
37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
Parental Leave:
After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy:
After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Telework:
No
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # : 12222F
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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.
Duties This position is located in the James J. Peters VA Medical Center functioning as a generalist Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine service (P&LM), with the primary responsibility to provide the patients at the medical center with testing in the areas of Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology (minimal selective testing), molecular diagnostics, and Urinalysis in support of direct patient care.
Major duties
Administers Tests/Laboratory Procedures:
Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures such as routine, advanced, and complex procedures, including infectious disease molecular testing; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens/blood, serum, plasma, and body fluids received in the clinical laboratory (chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, molecular, blood bank, and minimal selective tests in microbiology) according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. Uses both automated and manual techniques and applies a practical knowledge of the chemistry, biology and serology involved.
Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of non-routine and specialized test procedures in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunctions; locates and implements correction. Accurately performs all routine, complex and specialized procedures within specified time period.
Performs complex tests and examinations.
Provides Instruction:
Provides effective and professional training to new hire medical technologists/technicians and other clinical staff on the theoretical and practical aspects of immunohematology in unique handling of specimens and testing procedures. Stays abreast of new developments and changes in the profession.
Provides on-the-job demonstration of laboratory practices and explains procedures to new medical technologist/technicians and other clinical staff.
Establish Quality Control Criteria:
Performs and monitors quality control and measures to assure the accuracy and validity of test results. Prepares reagents, assembles equipment, and verifies correct instrument operation.
Monitors Quality:
Monitors quality control system daily. Ensures timely and thorough evaluation of data, ensures discrepancies are identified and attended.
Obtains data and complies with the practice, procedures and techniques described in the quality improvement program.
Adheres to quality control measures, suggests new and revised methods of collecting and evaluating quality control data.
Reports Findings:
Maintains established record keeping systems to assure the accuracy and validity of patient testing results and data. Prepares preliminary and final reports.
Reports medical alerts according to established criteria. Enters results into medical center computer system, verifying accuracy, completeness, and validity in the process, and reports results to appropriately designated individuals.
Shall troubleshoot instrumentation and procedures in the effort to maintain an efficient workflow.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, weekend rotation and holidays
EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Paid Time Off:
37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.
Parental Leave:
After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy:
After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Telework:
No
Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # : 12222F
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