Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Meade, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. The incumbent performs clinical laboratory testing and supports the operation, quality control, maintenance, and training functions of the assigned laboratory area. The position is Direct Hire Authority and is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must hold ASCP Board Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification, meet credentialing and clinical-privilege requirements, and complete required medical examinations and immunization screening. Duties require use of personal protective equipment and may require lifting up to 50 pounds. The position involves recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18 and is subject to background investigations, drug screening and testing, and mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted. Applicants must meet the stated education and experience requirements. The basic requirement may be satisfied through an eligible bachelor's or graduate degree and accredited medical laboratory science training; a qualifying four-year course of study including an approved medical technology program; or a qualifying science degree combined with five years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience. An exemption applies to certain continuously employed federal employees in the 0644 occupational series. In addition, applicants must qualify through one year of specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience. Foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated as described in the announcement.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the basic education and experience requirement through one of the stated pathways: qualifying bachelor's or graduate degree and accredited medical laboratory science program; qualifying four-year course of study including an approved medical technology program; or qualifying science degree and five years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience. Certain current federal employees in the 0644 series continuously employed since September 27, 2017, or earlier, are exempt from the basic requirements, subject to documentation.
Meet the additional qualification requirement through one year of specialized experience performing moderate- or high-complexity clinical laboratory testing, monitoring quality control, instrument maintenance and calibration, and ensuring regulatory compliance; qualifying graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
Hold Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification that is ASCP Board Certified.
Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Meet required immunization screening, including Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact, and Tuberculosis testing; other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
Comply with mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless medically or religiously exempted with documentation.
Submit to required background investigation and pre-employment urinalysis; the position is subject to random drug testing.
Wear required personal protective equipment.
Make every attempt to report on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather; report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergencies.
Provide transcripts when qualifying through education, and evaluated foreign-education credentials when applicable.
Complete the required one-year probationary period; provide proof of U.S. citizenship and, when applicable, complete the Selective Service certification.

Nice To Haves

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Maintain a current procedural manual and review and revise it as needed.
Assist personnel in the assigned area with developing procedures, manuals, quality control, inventory, and workload recording in accordance with departmental mission and accrediting-agency guidelines.
Perform and/or monitor routine, ASAP, and STAT tests using manual and/or instrumental techniques and established protocols.
Recognize indicators of malfunction, locate the cause, and implement corrections.
Organize a comprehensive training plan for the laboratory area.
Perform and/or assist with training personnel rotating through the laboratory.