Clinical Laboratory Scientist; Laboratory Information Manager

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.

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.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• English Language Proficiency:
  Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Education:
  
  A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Certification
• (1) Candidates must meet one of the certification options below
• (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT
• or (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT
• or (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT
• (Accepting Hematology & Coagulation Categorical certification only!)
  
  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)
• 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:
  Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager) - GS-12
• Experience:
  
  1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11)
• In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge - Skill - and Abilities (KSAs) in their resume:
• (A) Knowledge of concepts - principles - and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems
• (B) Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization
• (C) Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system
• (D) Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions
• (E) Ability to adapt - implement and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes - including the use of office automation software
• (F) Ability to independently plan - organize - set priorities - work as a team member - and effectively complete assignments
• Preferred Experience:
  
  A minimum of 1 year of Laboratory Information Manager (LIM) or LIM related experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-12
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation - see Duties section for essential job duties of the position
• May require standing - lifting - carrying - sitting - stooping - bending - pulling - and pushing
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment
• Work Environment:
  Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal…