Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, within the Directorate of Clinical Support, Armed Services Blood Bank Center. The incumbent performs clinical laboratory science duties and ensures compliance with laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Recruitment or Relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include evaluating blood bank laboratory services, staffing, equipment, workflows, and facilities to ensure quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Identifying laboratory resource needs and implementing resource allocation strategies to ensure mission readiness and quality patient care. Implementing guidance to address changes in regulatory requirements, technology, workload, and mission demands. Interpreting regulatory and accreditation requirements to develop local blood bank policies and operational procedures. Providing expert consultation to command leadership and clinical staff on blood bank policies, regulatory compliance, and operational risk. Developing staffing plans, workload assignments, and competency standards to support efficient laboratory operations. Applying EEO principles in personnel management, recruitment, development, and workplace interactions.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Technologist (MT), or equivalent certification from ASCP or another nationally recognized certifying organization.
• A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• OR at least a full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization.
• OR a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university that included 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids.
• One year of specialized experience which includes coordinating and evaluating blood bank laboratory programs and services; assessing the quality, and readiness of laboratory operations by reviewing staffing levels, equipment suitability, and overall service performance to ensure safe and effective support for patient care and mission requirements.
• US Citizens
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccinations.
• Immunization screening is required.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
• Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• One year Supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on-call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Medical Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology.
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate blood bank laboratory services, staffing, equipment, workflows, and facilities to ensure quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify laboratory resource needs and implements resource allocation strategies to ensure mission readiness and quality patient care.
• Implement guidance to address changes in regulatory requirements, technology, workload, and mission demands.
• Interpret regulatory and accreditation requirements to develop local blood bank policies and operational procedures.
• Provide expert consultation to command leadership and clinical staff on blood bank policies, regulatory compliance, and operational risk.
• Develop staffing plans, workload assignments, and competency standards to support efficient laboratory operations.
• Apply EEO principles in personnel management, recruitment, development, and workplace interactions.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager