SummaryThis 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.QualificationsApplicants 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 RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written EnglishEducation: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or universityCertification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options belowGeneralist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMTGeneralist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMTCategorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMTNOTE: Categorical and specialist certifications are not acceptable for CLS Generalist positions or lab sections unrelated to the categorical or specialist certification heldCategorical 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)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 applicableFor 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: 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 positionsIf 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 promotedEmployees 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 standardEmployees 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 occupationEmployees 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 occupationGS-13 Grade Determinations: Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist - GS-13 GS-13 Assignments For all GS-13 assignments above the FPL - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) and range of variety - and be performed by the CLS at least 25% of the timeCandidates at this grade level are in one of the following assignmentsExperience: 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12) is required for all GS-13 assignmentsKnowledge - Skill - and Ability (KSA) Statements - In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations - laboratory accrediting - and regulatory requirements to develop new policies and guidelines - formulate plans - and judge effectiveness of the operationKnowledge of laboratory quality management procedures and principles sufficient to establish and monitor a laboratory quality management program and/or the education and training of laboratory staffSkill in interpersonal relations and conflict resolutionAbility to provide the full range of supervisory duties - which includes responsibility for assignment of work to be performed - performance evaluations - selection of staff - recommendation of awards - advancements - and disciplinary actionsAbility to analyze organizational - technical - and administrative problems to develop and implement solutions that result in efficient laboratory operationAbility to manage fiscal matters - forecast resource and equipment needs - and administer the allocated budgetAbility to set short and/or long-term goals for the section and conduct studies on technical and administrative problems including personnel shortages - organizational structure - and new technologyPreferred Experience: Knowledge of the full range of Transfusion Medicine procedures including ABO/Rh - antibody screen - antibody identification - compatibility testing - Direct Antiglobulin Testing - antigen typing - donor unit confirmation - component modifications - issuance of blood products - Transfusion Reaction workups - Quality Control testing - and equipment maintenance and function testsSelective Placement Factor: Experience for planning and scheduling on-going Blood Bank testing duties and tasks and for adjusting staffing levels or work procedures in a complex hospital laboratoryQuality Ranking Factor: Knowledge for day-to-day performance and supervision of highly complex test performanceReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-13Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurrent sitting - standing - walking - reaching and bendingOccasionally lifts heavy containers of supplies or equipment.DutiesThe CLS has full supervisory responsibility in a laboratory - in which the CLS supervises a staff of non-supervisory personnel including at least one GS-12 subordinate The laboratory performs at least one million standard billable tests annuallyTotal Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties and responsibilities of the Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist includes but is not limited to the following: Is responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performanceChooses methods for achieving work goals - objectives - and management strategiesPlans and schedules on-going workAdjusts staffing levels or work procedures Creates - applies - and monitors reengineering and continuous performance improvement initiatives - both within the program and/or the organizationIdentifies - defines - and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of the data and ensures the validity of data in relation to the test systemsDevelops technical bulletins - procedures - training materials and other program materials - which ensure accreditation and compliance with all regulatory agencies concerning patient testing - result reporting - and proficiency testingDevelops and implements corrective action when deficiencies are identifiedHolds COR certification and functions as the subject matter expert for all department's contractsReconcile vendor charges in Integrated Fund Distribution - Control Point Activity - Accounting and Procurement (IFCAP) within the timeframe established in VHA Handbook 1730:1Performs the full range of supervisory dutiesRecommends appointment - plans - and assigns work - gives advice and counsel - and evaluates work of subordinatesThe CLS works assigned department bench duties including off-shifts - weekends - and holiday in the clinical laboratory when assigned and as the need arisesAssures orientation - training - and competency assessment of staffAssures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specificationsDay-to-day performance and supervision of highly complex test performanceImplements and monitors quality management activitiesWork Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 AM-4:30PM (Schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the facility) Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn 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 experienceParental 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 childChild 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 $416.66Retirement: 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: No Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionFunctional Statement #: 59359F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized#J-18808-Ljbffr
