Summary

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

Basic Requirements:

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• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
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• English Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f)
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• Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science - medical technology - clinical laboratory science - or in a related science (for example - chemistry - biochemistry - biology - microbiology - immunology - etc.) 4
• 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
• Grandfathering Provision: 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).Employees in VHA in this occupation under a permanent - appropriate - and legal placement on the effective date of this qualification standard - are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held - including positive education and certification where applicable
• For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements of this standard but met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed - the following provisions apply: Employees may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level - or be changed to a lower grade within the occupation but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or newly placed in supervisory or managerial positions
• If an assignment above the FPL requires an additional certification over and above the basic requirements - employees must meet the assignment-specific requirement before they can be promoted
• Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
• Employees retained in this occupation under this provision who subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation
• Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain certification that meets all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation
• Grade Determinations: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager) - GS-12
• Experience: 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: (A) Knowledge of concepts - principles - and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems
• (B) Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization
• (C) Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system
• (D) Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions
• (E) Ability to adapt - implement and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes - including the use of office automation software
• (F) Ability to independently plan - organize - set priorities - work as a team member - and effectively complete assignments
• Preferred Experience: Strong understanding of computers and networking - laboratory & analyzer workflows - and the ability to multitask in an organized and detailed oriented manner
• 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-

Duties

• VA Careers - Microbiology/Molecular Clinical Laboratory Scientist: https://youtube.com/embed/eSDGhIwZKdw Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The CLS (LIM) develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) in conjunction with the overall hospital information system (HIS)
• This individual provides authoritative advice and consultation on the information system as it applies to the clinical laboratory
• The CLS advises all organizational levels on functions and capabilities of the LIS
• The individual implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering - reporting - billing - and workload recording while considering compliance principles
• The CLS analyzes emerging trends - software - and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals
• The CLS serves as the local expert for national software developers for testing and validating software packages
• They are responsible for compliance with regulatory agency requirements as related to information systems - and they perform audits as needed
• The CLS consults with and trains personnel on computer functions - including ordering options - and is responsible for the maintenance of computer security keys
• Preferred Experience: Strong understanding of computers and networking - laboratory & analyzer workflows - and the ability to multitask in an organized and detailed oriented manner
• Major Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Laboratory Information Manager (LIM) CLS develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) in conjunction with the overall hospital information system (HIS)
• Provides authoritative advice and consultation on the information system as it applies to the clinical laboratory
• Advises all organizational levels on functions and capabilities of the LIS
• Implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering - reporting - billing - and workload recording while considering compliance principles
• Analyzes emerging trends - software - and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals
• Serves as the local expert for national software developers for testing and validating software packages
• Responsible for compliance with regulatory agency requirements as related to information systems - and they perform audits as needed
• Consults with and trains personnel on computer functions - including ordering options - and is responsible for the maintenance of computer security keys
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30-4:00 EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact joe.camarena-contreras@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: Available on Ad-hoc only Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 7405F