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Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Ancillary Testing Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 43 days ago
On-site Northport, NY $126K – $164K Apply by Aug 12, 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
- →Major Duties assigned: Oversee all Point-of-Care testing within the medical center and associated clinics, including Glucose and Troponin testing.
- →Develop and recommend policies and procedures for ancillary testing procurement, service requirements, and CLIA license maintenance in off-site clinics.
- →Consult with clinical program managers to identify ancillary testing needs, analyze trends, and implement new technologies.
- →Provide expert advice, training, troubleshooting, quality assessment, and program consultation for ancillary testing.
- →Develop technical bulletins, procedures, training materials, and other documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation.
- →Evaluate ancillary testing activities for ongoing compliance, identify and resolve complex issues, and improve management programs.
- →Prepare and review monthly Quality Control reports, take corrective actions for outliers, and ensure performance stays within limits.
- →Review critical value outliers performed by nursing staff and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
- →Apply knowledge of accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements to validate instruments, recommend policy changes, and implement corrective actions.
- →Coordinate inventory management, supply acquisition, and contracts for ancillary testing.
- →Participate as a member of the national Ancillary Testing Committee.
- →Serve as an expert advisor and consultant for complex reference laboratory testing, including molecular/DNA/genetic testing, bone marrow exams, and flow cytometry.
- →Advise organizational levels on specialized testing appropriateness and alternative methods.
- →Analyze trends, adopt new testing methods, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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