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 Laboratory Scientist - Core Laboratory include, but are not limited to: Performs all advanced and complex laboratory procedures and testing associated with a Hematology / Coagulation Laboratory, including, but not limited to, assisting providers in Bone Marrow retrieval/slide preparation, Hemoglobin A1C determination, Special Coagulation testing, and Flow Cytometry.
Performs testing in the Chemistry Section which includes but is not limited to: Routine Chemistry, Immunoassay, Osmolarity, STAT HIV Exposure needle stick profile, and Urinalysis including automated and manual microscopic examination. Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks in the following areas: Routine and Special Chemistry, Toxicology, Urinalysis, and Clinical Microscopy.
Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing, reporting, documentation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and other tasks of the Clinical Laboratory Science occupation. Maintains competency in at least one laboratory section (Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/Molecular) and performs testing as assigned.
Receives, accessions, and processes incoming samples per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) from all areas of the hospital and outlying clinics. Looks up orders, results, and other pertinent patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and enters results and other relevant information into the EMR. Organizes work and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines. Adheres to all SOPs to ensure accuracy of laboratory results.
Evaluates specimen quality and suitability for the full spectrum of laboratory testing. Verifies and reports results promptly, communicating and documenting all "Critical Values" ("Panic Values") and "Significant Results" according to laboratory policy.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:30am - 7:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays as needed for Clinical Coverage (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 #: 01439F, 01440F, 01441F 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 $63999 – $123138/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-17.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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