Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Consults with leadership of clinical services to identify ancillary testing needs, analyzes emerging trends and technology, and adopts appropriate methods.
• Serves as a recognized technical expert to provide authoritative advice, training, troubleshooting, quality assessment and ancillary testing program consultation.
• Develops technical bulletins, procedures, training materials, and other program materials.
• Ensures accreditation and compliance with all regulatory agencies for patient testing, results reporting, and proficiency testing. They also monitor and report on continuous performance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluates ancillary testing activities to assess ongoing day-to-day compliance with established protocols and guidelines.
• Identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of data and problems associated with unique aspects of the ancillary testing management program.

Requirements

The work involves regular and recurring risks and discomforts associated with working in a clinic. This work requires physical exertion that consists of mainly long periods of standing and some bending and lifting as required for the handling of supplies and equipment. In addition, manual skills are required to be able to perform delicate procedures.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of medical technology concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies sufficient to perform full oversight and guidance for testing programs outside of the laboratory.
• Knowledge of mathematics and statistics as related to quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, inspection and accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and VHA laws, regulations, reference standards, and certifying or accrediting agency requirements to carry out work in each ancillary testing site.
• Knowledge of laboratory information technology systems and interconnectivity.
• Ability to evaluate, interpret, and teach others to use quality control procedures and implement corrective actions.

Benefits

Open for discussion as the posting specifies details about the benefits package.

Pay

Open for discussion as the posting specifies details about the pay scale.

Schedule

Mon-Fri; 8:00-4:30p.m. Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized.