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.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The duties of the Clinical Lab Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) include, but are not limited to Serves as acting supervisor in the absence of the supervisor, as assigned. Responsible for laboratory continuous readiness for regulating agency inspections and accreditation from agencies such as The Joint Commission (TJC) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the VA National Pathology Office.
Works closely with Biomedical Engineering to plan updates and installation of new software and servers. Trains, evaluates, and maintains oversight, per regulatory requirements, of the competency of a variety of individuals (Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals) in the performance of Ancillary Testing procedures and in the reporting of test results promptly, accurately, and proficiently.
Develops technical bulletins, procedures, training materials and other program materials, which ensure accreditation and compliance with all regulatory agencies concerning patient testing, result reporting, and proficiency testing. Develops and implements corrective action when deficiencies are identified. Maintains regulatory compliance of the Pulmonary Section Point of Care Testing systems to ensure all requirements are met.
Manages CAP Surveys to include kit and result distributions, verification of completed attestation documentations, corrective actions, and review of results with Laboratory Director. Ensures the appropriate correlation among different instrumentation and methodologies used in Point of Care (POC) testing. Creates, applies, and monitors re-engineering and continuous performance improvement initiatives, both within the Ancillary Testing program, Service and/or the organization.
Identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of the POC data and ensures the validity of data in relation to the test systems. Consults with program managers or equivalent of clinical services to identify Ancillary Testing / POC needs and to analyze emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate new technology and methods.
Identifies, defines, and resolves problems associated with unique or controversial aspects of the Ancillary Testing management program where no direct precedent exists. Provides authoritative services to all levels of management in Laboratory Quality Management / Laboratory Performance Improvement Monitoring. Maintains expertise in all aspects of Point of Care testing and can provide guidance and instruction as necessary to staff and Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
Exhibits proficiency in the full spectrum of laboratory procedures, instrument calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment. Manages reagent and equipment supply inventory and maintains data for budgetary decisions.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm with weekend/holiday as needed (Subject to change based on the needs of the facility) Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Christorpher.Billiot@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 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)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 01509F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
caesare.toliver@va.gov · 504-326-7620
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $113525 – $147585/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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