Clinical Lab Scientist; Technical at Veterans Health Administration Dayton, OH

Summary

Summary 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.

Duties Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews and verifies Blood Bank test results, including off-hour and weekend work, ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, AABB, FDA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Directs and advises Blood Bank staff in correcting errors and notifies attending providers as appropriate.
• Assists the Supervisory CLS and Blood Bank Director in developing and executing the laboratory Quality Management Plan.
• Manages and disseminates directives, regulations, and inspection reports from FDA and accrediting agencies.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates quality control (QC) and proficiency testing programs; monitors corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
• Writes, updates, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other laboratory documentation to meet regulatory standards.
• Analyzes data and prepares reports on proficiency testing, audit results, adverse events, and corrective actions.
• Serves as a member of the Blood Utilization Review Committee, monitoring transfusion practices, adverse reactions, and utilization statistics.
• Generates and presents monthly transfusion and quality assurance reports to Medical Center leadership.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts training programs for residents, new employees, and existing staff in accordance with quality requirements.
• Provides technical consultation and training to nursing and clinical staff regarding Blood Bank procedures and policies.
• Validates and implements changes to the Blood Bank computer package and provides technical oversight of computer data entry and LMIP reporting.
• Provides advanced technical guidance and troubleshooting for antibody identification, transfusion reaction workups, and instrument performance issues.
• Maintains appropriate inventory and supply levels, including procurement of blood and blood components per established contracts.
• Performs complex and specialized blood bank testing using manual and automated methods; validates results and correlates findings with clinical data.
• Ensures accuracy and validity of results through quality control and assurance programs; identifies and resolves instrument or assay problems.
• Adheres to biosafety and biosecurity regulations; maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participates in process improvement and performance improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory operations and service quality.
• Provides training and mentorship to students, technologists, and other laboratory personnel; may serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the Supervisory CLS.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, seminars, and certification requirements.
• Applies knowledge of laboratory regulatory, licensing, and accrediting standards to maintain compliance in all aspects of Blood Bank operations.
• Other limited duties included would be:
  • Performing tasks in the Clinical Testing Unit (CTU) on an irregular basis:
  • Performing phlebotomy
  • Accessioning and Processing
  • Being competent in Hematology, Coagulation, Special Hematology, and Blood Gas analysis
  • Performing limited tasks in Chemistry and Urinalysis

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Monday
- Friday /rotating weekends/holidays

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Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

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).