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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.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
To qualify for appointment to this position - all applicants must possess the following: a
Citizenship
Be a citizen of the United States (U.S.)
Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a)
b
Education
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Please reference the education requirements located in that assignment below
c
Certification
(1) Candidates must meet one of the certification options below
(a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT
(b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT
(c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT
NOTE: Categorical and specialist certifications are not acceptable for CLS Generalist positions or lab sections unrelated to the categorical or specialist certification held
Categorical or specialist certifications are acceptable for higher-graded positions within the relevant lab section or one of the non-section specific assignments (including - Ancillary Testing Coordinator - Education Coordinator - Laboratory Information Manager - Quality Manager - Laboratory Manager - Regional Technical Specialist - National Quality and Compliance Agent - Regional Program Manager - Regional Director - Laboratory Director - or National Quality and Compliance Officer)
(2) Exception for Non-Certified
(a) Applicants who do not currently hold valid certification may be hired by VA and actively work toward their certification if they meet one of the routes identified in Appendix A that makes them eligible to take the MLS certification exam through the ASCP BOC or the MLS certification exam through AMT Certification Agency
(b) Non-Certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment CLS under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)
(c) Non-Certified individuals may only provide care under the supervision of a certified CLS at or above the FPL
(d) Non-certified individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained
(e) Temporary appointments of non-certified CLS may not be extended beyond 2 years or be converted to a new temporary appointment
d
Grandfathering Provision
Employees in VHA in this occupation under a permanent - appropriate - and legal placement on the effective date of this qualification standard - are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade and/or assignment held - including positive education and certification where applicable
For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements of this standard but met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed - the following provisions apply: (1) Employees may be reassigned - promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level - or be changed to a lower grade within the occupation but may not be promoted beyond the journeyman level or newly placed in supervisory or managerial positions
(2) If an assignment above the FPL requires an additional certification over and above the basic requirements - employees must meet the assignment-specific requirement before they can be promoted
(3) Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard
(4) Employees retained in this occupation under this provision who subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation
(5) Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain certification that meets all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation
NOTE: This provision is not intended to regularize appointments/placements
e
Foreign Education
To be creditable - education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials
Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational requirements if they meet either of the following: (1) Foreign transcripts are evaluated by an acceptable evaluation agency - and the degree is found to be equivalent to a NAACLS-approved U.S. clinical laboratory science degree program
OR (2) The applicant submits a letter from ASCP BOC or AMT stating the individual is eligible to take the certification examination
NOTE: Possession of a certification identified in 4c above automatically determines the foreign education as creditable and no further documentation or proof of equivalency is needed
f
Physical Requirements
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements
g
English Language Proficiency
Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f)
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment - candidates must meet the following grade-determining criteria for placement at grade levels specified
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-07
(1) Experience
None beyond the basic requirements
(2) Assignment
Employee at this level serves in a CLS entry-level position
It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members and require daily direct supervision
Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-09
(1) Experience or Education
Candidates at this level must meet one of the criteria below: (a) Experience
1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade
OR GRADE DETERMINATION CONTINUED IN EDUCATION SECTION BELOW
Preferred Experience: 2+ yrs performing testing in Laboratory (e.g. - chemistry - hematology - microbiology - immunology - transfusion services - or molecular diagnostics) 2+ yrs operating - calibrating - troubleshooting of automated lab analyzers (To include: performing QC and maintenance procedures) 2+ yrs using laboratory information systems (LIS) (VISTA is preferred) 1 yr
of demonstrated knowledge of standardized laboratory safety practices - including handling infectious materials - hazardous chemicals - and consistent use of appropriate PPE 1 yr
of demonstrated knowledge with statistical analyses to monitor QC trends - instrument performance - and support result validation Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-7 to GS-11
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Near vision correctable at 13' to 16' to Jaeger 1 to 4: Depth perception
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Ability to distinguish shades of colors
Hearing (aid permitted).
Duties
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties as Assigned - but not limited to: Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements
Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment
Uses - calibrates - identifies malfunctions - repairs - and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment - Diagnoses 'deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction
Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective' actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement
Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace
Identifies discrepancies - solves problems - and presents solutions
Answers inquiries regarding test results - methodology - test specificity - test sensitivity - and specific factors - which influence test results
Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures
Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment - method comparison - and establishment of reference intervals using statistical methods and theoretical knowledge
Interprets findings and makes recommendations
Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/continuing education program
Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member
Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers - patients - and others)
Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing
Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines
Work Schedule: Tour of duty rotates every two (2) weeks: Monday through Friday - 6:30 am - 3:00 pm - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm - and 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Recruitment 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 VISN17EDRP2@VA.GOV - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 674-53578-F - 674-53579-F - 674-53580-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.