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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site New Orleans, LA $114K – $148K Apply by Jun 15, 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
- →Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) serves as an Ancillary Testing Coordinator for the Service.
- →The CLS in this section oversees laboratory protocols for testing performed outside of the traditional laboratory setting.
- →The Ancillary Testing Coordinator is the laboratory liaison who focuses on training of non-laboratory personnel and provides technical oversight for quality control performance, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- →Develops technical bulletins, procedures, training materials and other program materials, which ensure accreditation and compliance with all regulatory agencies concerning patient testing, result reporting, and proficiency testing.
- →Develops and implements corrective action when deficiencies are identified.
- →Maintains regulatory compliance of the Pulmonary Section Point of Care Testing systems to ensure all requirements are met.
- →Manages CAP Surveys to include kit and result distributions, verification of completed attestation documentations, corrective actions, and review of results with Laboratory Director.
- →Ensures the appropriate correlation among different instrumentation and methodologies used in Point of Care (POC) testing.
- →Consults with program managers or equivalent of clinical services to identify Ancillary Testing / POC needs and to analyze emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate new technology and methods.
- →Schedules, prepares agenda, and maintains minutes of Ancillary Testing Committee Meetings.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730am to 4:00pm; with weekends and holidays as needed.
- →Subject to changed based on the needs of the facility.
- →Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
- →Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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.
- ✓Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle.
Personality Fit
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