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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.
Qualifications 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.
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 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
NOTE: Possession of a certification identified in 4c above automatically determines the foreign education as creditable and no further documentation or proof of equivalency is needed
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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified
GS-12 Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist: 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments
Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice
Skill to maintain - troubleshoot - and repair laboratory instrumentation
Ability to develop procedures for new tests - and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations
Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section
Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training
Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to a wide variety of individuals including physicians - nurses - and other clinical staff regarding technical aspects of testing - specimen requirements and results
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
Duties
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Lead Blood Bank Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in this assignment facilities team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks - priorities - goals and achievements are coordinated with management
The Lead CLS is responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty including preparation and maintenance of records and reports - analysis of testing methodologies - training - instrumentation and compliance
Major duties include (but are not limited to):
Performing quality control(s) and quality assurance(s) - following Food and Drug Administration (FDA) current Good Manufacturing Practices
Maintaining and ensuring that Quality System Essentials are defined - in place and being followed
Scheduling and conducting recurring audits that address each applicable Quality System Essential on a yearly basis
Performing audits and monitoring physician blood component usage
Preparing controls - blinds - standards - and other reagents for various quality control programs - specialized tests - etc
Evaluating the validity of data by integrating and correlating test data with other laboratory and patient data Maintaining - monitoring and preparing reagents for utilization in Blood Bank
Maintaining and monitoring Blood Bank supplies and stock levels
Performing complex and unusual Blood Bank tests and studies - prepares reagents for complex and specialized tests - monitors and evaluates the performance of commercial reagents used within the section
Assisting Blood Bank Supervisor with Immunohematology procedures and tests to be performed - works with the technical team in developing and implementing the use of protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results - in accordance with AABB - CAP and FDA guidelines
Maintaining and monitoring conformity of Blood Bank SOPs
Ensures SOPs exist for all Blood Bank manufacturing and testing procedures - and that SOPs accurately describe and define the procedure that they pertain to
Maintaining and monitoring conformity to protocols using knowledge of medical technology principles and theories
Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance
Assuring corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Alternating Holidays & Weekends - subject to change based on the needs of the facility
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 580-02076F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Qualifications 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.
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 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
NOTE: Possession of a certification identified in 4c above automatically determines the foreign education as creditable and no further documentation or proof of equivalency is needed
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: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified
GS-12 Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist: 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments
Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of medical technology applicable to a wide range of duties to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of clinical laboratory practice
Skill to maintain - troubleshoot - and repair laboratory instrumentation
Ability to develop procedures for new tests - and modify existing procedures and methods to resolve problems relative to complex and difficult situations
Ability to manage and coordinate daily work activities and assignments in a section
Ability to provide or coordinate staff development and training
Ability to provide guidance and technical direction to a wide variety of individuals including physicians - nurses - and other clinical staff regarding technical aspects of testing - specimen requirements and results
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
Duties
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Lead Blood Bank Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) in this assignment facilities team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks - priorities - goals and achievements are coordinated with management
The Lead CLS is responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty including preparation and maintenance of records and reports - analysis of testing methodologies - training - instrumentation and compliance
Major duties include (but are not limited to):
Performing quality control(s) and quality assurance(s) - following Food and Drug Administration (FDA) current Good Manufacturing Practices
Maintaining and ensuring that Quality System Essentials are defined - in place and being followed
Scheduling and conducting recurring audits that address each applicable Quality System Essential on a yearly basis
Performing audits and monitoring physician blood component usage
Preparing controls - blinds - standards - and other reagents for various quality control programs - specialized tests - etc
Evaluating the validity of data by integrating and correlating test data with other laboratory and patient data Maintaining - monitoring and preparing reagents for utilization in Blood Bank
Maintaining and monitoring Blood Bank supplies and stock levels
Performing complex and unusual Blood Bank tests and studies - prepares reagents for complex and specialized tests - monitors and evaluates the performance of commercial reagents used within the section
Assisting Blood Bank Supervisor with Immunohematology procedures and tests to be performed - works with the technical team in developing and implementing the use of protocols for performance of tests and evaluation of results - in accordance with AABB - CAP and FDA guidelines
Maintaining and monitoring conformity of Blood Bank SOPs
Ensures SOPs exist for all Blood Bank manufacturing and testing procedures - and that SOPs accurately describe and define the procedure that they pertain to
Maintaining and monitoring conformity to protocols using knowledge of medical technology principles and theories
Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance
Assuring corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Alternating Holidays & Weekends - subject to change based on the needs of the facility
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
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: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 580-02076F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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