<p>The Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist serves as the Off Shift Supervisor for the Laboratory department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (P&LMS), reporting to the Chief of P&LMS and Laboratory Manager and must be a Clinical Laboratory Scientist able to work independently and manage multiple assignments in an efficient and accurate manner.</p> <p>Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Supervises and manages the day-to-day work of clinical laboratory scientist and technicians of highly complex test performance for accuracy, efficiency and promptness. </li><li>Prepares clinical laboratory scientist schedules and work-station rotations in a timely manner, adhering to prescribed guidelines as directed by Laboratory Manager. Makes adjustments among departments as needed to maintain efficient operation of the Laboratory. </li><li>Responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance. </li><li>Assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications. When standard and control sample value are unacceptable. </li><li>Oversees the daily work of lower grade clinical laboratory scientist and technicians, the training and orientation of medical technician students, establishing priorities and deadlines for regular and special work assignments, and communicating to appropriate staff. Monitors assignments to completion and prepares necessary reports of outcomes. </li><li>Administers and maintains control over time and leave in order to provide adequate coverage of the Off Shift Department. Plans, organizes, prioritizes, assigns and delegates the work of the Department to assure an efficient workflow to optimize laboratory productivity, revising plans as necessary to accomplish the required workload. </li><li>Prepares scheduled tours to meet workload needs. In cases of emergency, re-distributes workload within the department including placing themselves in a bench to ensure continuous quality service is provided. </li><li>Determines procedures to be performed as necessary and follows up work completion by accepting, correcting or rejecting work of Department personnel. </li><li>Reviews work in progress or upon completion, as necessary. Keeps track of priorities and assures they are met. </li><li>Analyzes workload and keeps daily, monthly and annual statistics. </li><li>Determines need for staffing and new development in technology and methodology and advises management of anticipated requirements. Reviews and analyzes records and reports of work production costs and provides recommendations for equipment and staff resource utilization to the Laboratory Manager. </li><li>Interviews applicants and recommends action for approval to Service Chief. </li><li>Assures orientation, training, and competency assessment of staff. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized</p> <p>Telework: Not Available</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position</p> <p>Functional Statement #: 30614-F</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p> <p>PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized</p> <p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional</p> <p>Clinical Laboratory Scientist: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Medical-Technologist-Career-Flyer.pdf</p>