Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Evening (Night)

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.

Education

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

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

Non-Certified Applicants

• 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)
• Non-certified individuals may only provide care under the supervision of a certified CLS at or above the FPL
• Non-certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level (GS-07 level) and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained
• Temporary appointments of non-certified CLS may not be extended beyond 2 years or be converted to a new temporary appointment

Grandfathering

See ""Additional Information"" for specific information regarding the Grandfathering Provision

Grade Determinations

• In addition to the basic requirements for employment - candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at the grade level specified
• Experience or Education
• Certification

Duties

• Perform - evaluate - and interpret complex laboratory tests using manual and automated methods
• Validate accuracy of results and correlate abnormal findings with clinical conditions
• Conduct quality control - proficiency testing - and participate in quality improvement activities
• Maintain - troubleshoot - and repair laboratory instrumentation
• Ensure compliance with laboratory regulatory standards
• Support specimen processing - workflow coordination - and documentation requirements
• Provide technical guidance - assist with training - and serve as a resource to staff during assigned shift

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday - 3:00pm - 11:00pm - occasional rotating nights and weekends

Telework

Not Available

Virtual

This is not a virtual position

Functional Statement #: 41740F

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact V8_EDRP_WPB@va.gov. - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

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