Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Laboratory Information Manager

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

• 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.
• Advices 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.
• Advises on compliance with regulatory agency requirements as related to information systems, and performs audits as needed.
• Serves as the local expert for national software developers for testing and validating software packages.
• Maintains computer security keys.

Requirements

• Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization.
• Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions.
• Ability to adapt, implement and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Certification as an MLS or MT given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
• Experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization.
• Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions.
• Ability to adapt, implement and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments.