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Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
On-site Portland, OR $122K – $159K Apply by Sep 18, 2026 Clinical Laboratory Science INTP Healthcare
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The CLS develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) in conjunction with the overall hospital information system (HIS). This individual provides authoritative advice and consultation on the information system as it applies to the clinical laboratory. The CLS advises all organizational levels on functions and capabilities of the LIS.
What You'll Do
- →The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Develops, recommends and writes new policies and procedures regarding the installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) or the hospital information system (HIS).
- →Implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing, and workload recording systems.
- →Analyzes emerging trends, software, and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals.
- →Advise all organizational levels on various aspects of the functions and capabilities of the information system.
- →Serves as a recognized expert to provide authoritative advice and consultation on the information system.
- →Monitors computer resources and makes recommendations to higher level authorities regarding allocation or future software and hardware needs.
- →Serves as the local expert for national software developers for alpha or beta testing of software packages.
- →Carries out day-to-day operations related to laboratory computer use.
- →Responsible for assigning appropriate computer access and menus.
- →Responsible for ensuring routine computer maintenance and computer security.
- →Ensures that instrument interfaces are maintained and troubleshot as necessary.
- →Trains P&LMS staff on computer usage and software programs.
- →Designs and maintains databases used for data gathering for department and interdepartmental use.
- →Other Duties may be assigned related to the overall work of the section or position.
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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