Clinical Lab Scientist

Department of Veterans Affairs•New York, NY

47d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Clinical Laboratory Scientist works throughout the lab as a generalist and works weekends, holidays and the evening or night shift by themselves when priorities demonstrate a need. Performs testing procedures on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental sample using manual and automated techniques. Duties require competency in the areas of immunohematology, hematology, chemistry, coagulation, microbiology, serology, special chemistry, and urinalysis. Performs, evaluate, interprets, and validates laboratory results. In all areas, technologist prepares reagents, assembly equipment, and verifies correct instrument operation. Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures. In Addition, performs advanced complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles. Recognizes and communicates predefined critical results affecting patient care. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiological processes and requirements. Maintain and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Uses, calibrates, identifies malfunctions, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction. Performs an documents quality control and quality assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement. Adheres to practice and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace. Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as College of American Pathologist (CAP), The Joint Commission (TJC), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), Federal Drugs administration (FDA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Assist in preparing the lab for regulatory and accreditation inspections. Identifies discrepancies, solve problems, and suggest solutions. Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results. Interpret results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures. Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervals. Communicate 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. Organizes work and set priorities to meet deadlines. Maintains a professional currency through formal education and professional training and networking. Attends on-site and off-site instrument training schools (completing the expert level course, if offered). That expertise is then offered to other technical staff by conducting training events, competency testing exercise, review of correct procedures if problems arise and general oversight of instrument operation. Performed additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Performs testing procedures on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental sample using manual and automated techniques.
Performs, evaluate, interprets, and validates laboratory results.
Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures.
Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiological processes and requirements.
Maintain and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment.
Performs an documents quality control and quality assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
Adheres to practice and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace.
Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as College of American Pathologist (CAP), The Joint Commission (TJC), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), Federal Drugs administration (FDA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Identifies discrepancies, solve problems, and suggest solutions.
Answers inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors, which influence test results.
Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment, method comparison, and establishment of reference intervals.
Communicate effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member.
Organizes work and set priorities to meet deadlines.
Maintains a professional currency through formal education and professional training and networking.
Attends on-site and off-site instrument training schools
Performed additional duties as assigned.