<p>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.</p> <p>Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional</p> <p>The work performed is in a variety of laboratory disciplines, such as bacteriology, chemistry (including endocrinology and toxicology), molecular biology, coagulation, flow cytometry, genetics, hematology, immunology, immunohematology (blood banking), mycology, parasitology, serology, urinalysis, and virology. Such positions include requirements to monitor quality control systems and measures; collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; and provide education for laboratory and other healthcare professionals, and others in the medical center setting including the public.</p> <p>The generalist clinical laboratory scientist rotates with other generalists on a regular basis through the above-mentioned areas. The duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist includes, but is not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the Clinical laboratory Science occupation. In addition, performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. </li><li>Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis considering physiologic processes and requirements. </li><li>Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, troubleshoots, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction. </li><li>Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement. </li><li>Corelates abnormal lab data with pathological states, determines the validity of test results, and the need for additional tests. </li><li>Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace. </li><li>Identifies discrepancies, solves problems, and presents solutions. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction and training of new employees and students and in the in-service/ continuing education program. </li><li>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. </li><li>Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines. </li><li>Performs any other duties which are in the best interest of patient care and deemed necessary by the supervisor. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: 2:30 pm - 1:00 am or 9:30 pm - 7:30 am, with rotating weekends.</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized.</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized.</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Ranetta Evans rannetta.evans@va.gov or William Kendall william.kendall@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinators for questions/assistance. Learn more</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Telework: Not Available.</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: 30802F - GS7, 30803F - GS9, 30804F - GS11.</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.</p>