Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technical Specialist) - Microbiology

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

• Serve as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge (e.g., molecular/DNA testing, genetic testing, next generation sequencing).
• Conduct studies and recommend changes to correct deficiencies and improve the point‑of‑care work area.
• Recommend new/replacement instrumentation.
• Design workflow to accomplish objectives in the clinical specialty area.
• Advise all organizational levels on various aspects of specialized testing, including appropriateness considering clinical context and usefulness of test information.
• Advise on alternate testing to overcome ambiguities in clinical diagnoses.
• Identify training needs appropriate for the type and complexity of laboratory services performed.
• Identify, define, and resolve issues associated with complex aspects of data or unique or controversial aspects of