Clinical Lab Scientist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Cleveland, OH · 1 mo ago
Analyst$200/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include only sections with real content. The posting includes: Summary (EDRP eligibility), Qualifications (English proficiency, basic requirements, certification, etc.), Duties (list of duties), Work Schedule (15:30-12am or 16:00-1230am Second Shift), Pay (Competitive salary...), Benefits (Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Child Care Subsidy, Retirement, Insurance, Telework not available). Also maybe "Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional" is like Benefits. Also "EDRP Authorized" etc.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. We need to preserve all substantive info.
We need to decide sections: Could have
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to include only sections with real content. The posting includes: Summary (EDRP eligibility), Qualifications (English proficiency, basic requirements, certification, etc.), Duties (list of duties), Work Schedule (15:30-12am or 16:00-1230am Second Shift), Pay (Competitive salary...), Benefits (Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Child Care Subsidy, Retirement, Insurance, Telework not available). Also maybe "Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional" is like Benefits. Also "EDRP Authorized" etc.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. We need to preserve all substantive info.
We need to decide sections: Could have About the role
(maybe summary). Qualifications
(including basic requirements, certification, etc.). Responsibilities
(duties). Work Schedule
(schedule). Pay
. Benefits
(including PTO, parental leave, childcare subsidy, retirement, insurance). Also maybe Skills
but we have KSAs in qualifications; could embed there.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive info: EDRP eligibility details, English proficiency, basic requirements (US citizenship, bachelor's degree, supervisory CLS note), certification options, exception for non-certified, grandfathering provision, grade-determining criteria for GS-7, GS-9, GS-11 (experience/education, KSAs). Also physical requirements. Also duties list. Also work schedule. Also pay info. Also benefits.
We need to be careful not to duplicate content.
Let's extract sections.
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."
We can put under About the role.
Qualifications: includes English Language Proficiency, Basic Requirements (US Citizenship, bachelor's degree, note about supervisory CLS), Certification options, exception for non-certified, grandfathering provision, grade-determining criteria for GS-7, GS-9, GS-11 (including experience/education and KSAs). Also Physical Requirements.
We could split Qualifications into Requirements and Skills? But we can keep Qualifications as one section with subheadings? The instruction: use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have multiple h3 sections. We could have Requirements (basic requirements, certification, etc.) and Qualifications (maybe the grade-determining criteria). But we can also combine.
Better: Have sections: About the role (summary), Requirements (basic requirements, certification, etc.), Qualifications (grade-determining criteria and KSAs), Responsibilities (duties), Work Schedule, Pay, Benefits.
We need to ensure we don't create empty sections.
Let's craft.
About the role:
... EDRP details ...
Requirements: include US Citizenship, bachelor's degree, note about supervisory CLS, certification options, exception for non-certified, grandfathering provision. Also English Language Proficiency maybe under Requirements? Could be separate but we can include.
We'll list as - ... each bullet.
Qualifications: include grade-determining criteria for GS-7, GS-9, GS-11 with experience/education and KSAs. Also Physical Requirements.
We can break into sub-sections? Not required; we can just list as paragraphs.
Responsibilities: duties list.
Work Schedule: schedule.
Pay: pay paragraph.
Benefits: list of benefits.
Let's extract exact text.
EDRP 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."
Note there is a weird space: "$200 -000" likely $200,000. We'll keep as given.
English Language Proficiency: "Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403 (f)."
Basic Requirements: "AUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyBEducationA bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or universityNOTE: The Supervisory CLS (Laboratory Director) - GS-15 - requires unique education requirementsPlease reference the education requirements located in that assignment belowCCertification(1) Candidates must meet one of the certification options below(a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT(b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT(c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMTException for Non-Certified(a) Applicants who do not currently hold valid certification may be hired by VA and actively work toward their certification if they meet one of the routes identified in Appendix A that makes them eligible to take the MLS certification exam through the ASCP BOC or the MLS certification exam through AMT Certification Agency(b) Non-Certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment CLS under the authority of 38 U.S.C.7405(c)(2)(c) Non-Certified individuals may only provide care under the supervision of a certified CLS at or above the FPL(d) Non-certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained(e) Temporary appointments of non-certified CLS may not be extended beyond 2 years or be converted to a new temporary appointmentGrandfathering ProvisionEmployees 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 applicableFor 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 Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specifiedAClinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-07(1) ExperienceNone beyond the basic requirements(2) AssignmentEmployee at this level serves in a CLS entry-level positionIt is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require daily direct supervisionBClinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-09(1) Experience or EducationCandidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: (a) Experience1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower gradeOR - (b) EducationMaster's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or a directly related science(2) Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of policies and procedures of clinical laboratory testing(b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance principles(c) Knowledge of laboratory equipment and routine maintenance(d) Ability to work as a team member and effectively complete assignments(e) Ability to read and interpret written instructions(f) Ability to accurately perform pre-analytical - analytical - and post-analytical phases of testingCClinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-11(1) Experience or Education Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: (a) Experience1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade levelOR - (b) EducationMust 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(2) Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles - practices - concepts - and theories that support sound - independent work(b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement(c) Skill in informatics - laboratory data flow - and laboratory processes(d) Ability to maintain - troubleshoot - and repair instrumentation(e) Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results(f) Ability to read - interpret - and apply complex written instructions(g) Ability to communicate - consult - and interact with other members of the health care team - external relations - customer service - and patient educationReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-11Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurrent standing to perform procedures and tests - walking between different areas within the laboratory and throughout the medical centerThe work involves sitting at a microscope or computer - manual dexterity - visual acuity - color vision and the ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of timeRequires intermittent moderate lifting (15-50 pounds)light carrying (under 15 pounds)use of fingersboth hands requiredintermittent but possibly prolonged stooping and kneelingability to read and comprehend ordinary type and computer screensability to hear (aid permitted) and work in an environment with constant noiseworking closely with othershigh cognitive function required to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities without loss of accuracyemotional stability required to maintain self-control in difficult and stressful situations."
Duties: "Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional A Clinical Laboratory Scientist independently carries out the day-to-day operations in the laboratoryThe CLS develops - performs - evaluates - interprets - correlates - and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirementsTesting procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens using manual or automated methodsIn addition to routine testing - the CLS conducts quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshootingDuties and tasks include but are not limited to the following: - Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles -practices - concepts - and theories that support sound - independent work- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement- Demonstrates skill in informatics - laboratory data flow - and laboratory processes- Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of laboratory equipment and maintains - troubleshoots - and repairs instrumentation and demonstrates proper documentation of corrective action- Uses independent technical judgement to analyze and interpret laboratory results- Reads - interprets - and applies complex written instructions- Communicates - consults - and interacts with other members of the healthcare team - external relations - customer service - and patient education- Evaluates the suitability of each specimen for analysis - requesting a new specimen if determined to be unusablePrepares specimen for analysis according to established proceduresFollows established procedure for handling of mislabeled - unlabeled - or unsuitable specimens
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive info: EDRP eligibility details, English proficiency, basic requirements (US citizenship, bachelor's degree, supervisory CLS note), certification options, exception for non-certified, grandfathering provision, grade-determining criteria for GS-7, GS-9, GS-11 (experience/education, KSAs). Also physical requirements. Also duties list. Also work schedule. Also pay info. Also benefits. We need to be careful not to duplicate content. Let's extract sections. 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." We can put under About the role. Qualifications: includes English Language Proficiency, Basic Requirements (US Citizenship, bachelor's degree, note about supervisory CLS), Certification options, exception for non-certified, grandfathering provision, grade-determining criteria for GS-7, GS-9, GS-11 (including experience/education and KSAs). Also Physical Requirements. We could split Qualifications into Requirements and Skills? But we can keep Qualifications as one section with subheadings? The instruction: use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have multiple h3 sections. We could have Requirements (basic requirements, certification, etc.) and Qualifications (maybe the grade-determining criteria). But we can also combine. Better: Have sections: About the role (summary), Requirements (basic requirements, certification, etc.), Qualifications (grade-determining criteria and KSAs), Responsibilities (duties), Work Schedule, Pay, Benefits. We need to ensure we don't create empty sections. Let's craft. About the role:
... EDRP details ...
Requirements: include US Citizenship, bachelor's degree, note about supervisory CLS, certification options, exception for non-certified, grandfathering provision. Also English Language Proficiency maybe under Requirements? Could be separate but we can include. We'll list as- ... each bullet. Qualifications: include grade-determining criteria for GS-7, GS-9, GS-11 with experience/education and KSAs. Also Physical Requirements. We can break into sub-sections? Not required; we can just list as paragraphs. Responsibilities: duties list. Work Schedule: schedule. Pay: pay paragraph. Benefits: list of benefits. Let's extract exact text. EDRP 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." Note there is a weird space: "$200 -000" likely $200,000. We'll keep as given. English Language Proficiency: "Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403 (f)." Basic Requirements: "AUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyBEducationA bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or universityNOTE: The Supervisory CLS (Laboratory Director) - GS-15 - requires unique education requirementsPlease reference the education requirements located in that assignment belowCCertification(1) Candidates must meet one of the certification options below(a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT(b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT(c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMTException for Non-Certified(a) Applicants who do not currently hold valid certification may be hired by VA and actively work toward their certification if they meet one of the routes identified in Appendix A that makes them eligible to take the MLS certification exam through the ASCP BOC or the MLS certification exam through AMT Certification Agency(b) Non-Certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment CLS under the authority of 38 U.S.C.7405(c)(2)(c) Non-Certified individuals may only provide care under the supervision of a certified CLS at or above the FPL(d) Non-certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained(e) Temporary appointments of non-certified CLS may not be extended beyond 2 years or be converted to a new temporary appointmentGrandfathering ProvisionEmployees 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 applicableFor 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 Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specifiedAClinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-07(1) ExperienceNone beyond the basic requirements(2) AssignmentEmployee at this level serves in a CLS entry-level positionIt is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require daily direct supervisionBClinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-09(1) Experience or EducationCandidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: (a) Experience1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower gradeOR - (b) EducationMaster's degree or 2 academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education in medical technology or a directly related science(2) Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of policies and procedures of clinical laboratory testing(b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance principles(c) Knowledge of laboratory equipment and routine maintenance(d) Ability to work as a team member and effectively complete assignments(e) Ability to read and interpret written instructions(f) Ability to accurately perform pre-analytical - analytical - and post-analytical phases of testingCClinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-11(1) Experience or Education Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: (a) Experience1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade levelOR - (b) EducationMust 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(2) Knowledge - Skills - and AbilitiesIn addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles - practices - concepts - and theories that support sound - independent work(b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement(c) Skill in informatics - laboratory data flow - and laboratory processes(d) Ability to maintain - troubleshoot - and repair instrumentation(e) Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results(f) Ability to read - interpret - and apply complex written instructions(g) Ability to communicate - consult - and interact with other members of the health care team - external relations - customer service - and patient educationReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-11Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurrent standing to perform procedures and tests - walking between different areas within the laboratory and throughout the medical centerThe work involves sitting at a microscope or computer - manual dexterity - visual acuity - color vision and the ability to sit and concentrate for long periods of timeRequires intermittent moderate lifting (15-50 pounds)light carrying (under 15 pounds)use of fingersboth hands requiredintermittent but possibly prolonged stooping and kneelingability to read and comprehend ordinary type and computer screensability to hear (aid permitted) and work in an environment with constant noiseworking closely with othershigh cognitive function required to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities without loss of accuracyemotional stability required to maintain self-control in difficult and stressful situations." Duties: "Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional A Clinical Laboratory Scientist independently carries out the day-to-day operations in the laboratoryThe CLS develops - performs - evaluates - interprets - correlates - and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results in line with current laboratory regulatory requirementsTesting procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens using manual or automated methodsIn addition to routine testing - the CLS conducts quality control and routine maintenance of instrumentation and troubleshootingDuties and tasks include but are not limited to the following: - Maintains and demonstrates knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles -practices - concepts - and theories that support sound - independent work- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement- Demonstrates skill in informatics - laboratory data flow - and laboratory processes- Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of laboratory equipment and maintains - troubleshoots - and repairs instrumentation and demonstrates proper documentation of corrective action- Uses independent technical judgement to analyze and interpret laboratory results- Reads - interprets - and applies complex written instructions- Communicates - consults - and interacts with other members of the healthcare team - external relations - customer service - and patient education- Evaluates the suitability of each specimen for analysis - requesting a new specimen if determined to be unusablePrepares specimen for analysis according to established proceduresFollows established procedure for handling of mislabeled - unlabeled - or unsuitable specimens