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Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Generalist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 142 days ago
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.
What You'll Do
- →Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- →Tulsa (James Mountain Inhofe VAMC): https://youtu.be/3fMEu0iS7_Q?si=Y5RtGcnKKbJGxxk6 Total Rewards of a VA Career: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Performs a wide range of laboratory procedures, including all tests and tasks of a medical laboratory technologist.
- →Conducts advanced and complex tests, recognizes deviations from expected results, and solves problems using scientific principles.
- →Evaluates and resolves issues related to the collection and processing of biological specimens, considering physiologic processes and requirements.
- →Maintains and documents optimal functioning of laboratory equipment.
- →Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- →Diagnoses performance deviations due to instrument malfunction.
- →Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities.
- →Takes corrective actions based on statistical principles and performance improvement theories.
- →Adheres to biosafety and biosecurity regulations in the workplace.
- →Identifies discrepancies, resolves problems, and presents effective solutions.
- →Answers inquiries regarding: Test results Methodology Test specificity and sensitivity Factors influencing results Interprets results and suggests follow-up tests or procedures.
- →Evaluates and implements new laboratory techniques and procedures.
- →Compares equipment and methods, establishes reference intervals, and applies statistical and theoretical knowledge to interpret findings and make recommendations.
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
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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