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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) (EDRP Authorized)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 42 days ago
On-site Temple, TX $117K – $153K Apply by Jun 3, 2026 Clinical Laboratory Science INTP OperationsHealthcare
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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.
What You'll Do
- →This position is in the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service in Temple, Texas.
- →The incumbent develops and recommends policies and procedures for the procurement and service requirements for ancillary testing (testing outside the physical confines of the main laboratory as mandated by Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
- →Develops and updates technical policy and procedure.
- →Is responsible for monitoring test analyses by Point of Care testing personnel.
- →Assures competency testing is conducted on Point of Care testing personnel.
- →Must have knowledge of accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements.
- →Major duties include, but not limited to: Develops and recommends policies and procedures for procurement and service requirements for ancillary testing (testing outside the physical confines of the main laboratory) as mandated by VHA that include ensuring CLIA licenses are maintained for off-site facilities such as Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).
- →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.
- →Evaluates ancillary testing activities to assess ongoing day-to-day compliance with established protocols and guidelines.
- →Identify, define, and resolve issues associated with complex aspects of data and problems associated with unique aspects of the ancillary testing management program.
- →Ensures accreditation and compliance with all regulatory agencies for patient testing, results reporting, and proficiency testing.
- →Ensures that each testing site is enrolled in a CAP approved proficiency testing program, reviews results, is responsible for administering remedial or blind samples as required, and transmitting corrective action to the VA Regional Commissioners Office and CAP.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
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