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Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Hematology, Urinalysis, Serology
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 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
- →VA Careers - Clinical Laboratory Scientist: https://youtube.com/embed/eSDGhIwZKdw Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist is considered above the FPL and carries out all functions of the GS-11 but has higher levels of professional responsibilities and expertise.
- →The Lead CLS is responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty.
- →The Lead CLS responsibilities fall under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) roles of Technical Supervisor (high complexity testing) and Technical Consultant (moderate complexity testing) and Testing Personnel.
- →Major Duties include but are not limited: Serves as the assigned specialty's primary operator, provides consultative services to laboratory staff, and acts as a liaison to other departments/divisions of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty.
- →Able to recognize, define and resolve complex technical problems.
- →Communicates the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.
- →Identifies, distributes, and balances work.
- →Coaches staff and facilitates performance using problem solving methods.
- →Prepares reports and maintains records of work status.
- →Resolves simple, informal complaints.
- →Reports employee performance and progress, training needs and behavioral problems.
- →Provides information to support promotions, reassignment, recognition of outstanding performance.
- →Responsible for the orientation and evaluation of competency for assigned staff.
- →Identifies continuing education and training needs.
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
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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