This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Serve as the technical and subject matter expert for VistA and helps support Microsoft Office programs used by Laboratory personnel for the Medical Centers in Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and CBOCs. Builds CDW templates for all areas of the laboratory and other external departments of the hospital.
Interfaces all Laboratory equipment, responsible for VistA file set up and maintenance and Data Innovation interface set up for the Medical Centers in Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and CBOCs. Serving as the liaison between I.T. and Bio-Medical Services and the Laboratory in the establishment and maintenance of interface connectivity. Builds and maintains all necessary file 60 tests for Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, CBOCs and referral testing sites.
Responsible for creation and maintenance of various other VistA files such as but not limited to the Etiology file 61.2, Lab Control Name file 62.3, Auto Instrument file 62.4, Lab Shipping Manifest 62.8, Cumulative file 64.7, Accession file 68, the Load/Worklist file 68.2 and Lab Order Entry file 69. Responsible for the creation and use of Fileman searches for data analysis and collection in the above listed files.
Responsible for VistA/VBECS patch validations and documentation. Responsible for shipping manifest and LEDI creation/maintenance for Quest Diagnostics send out testing. Responsible for ePAS and PIV access requirements for new employees, name change, transfers, out-processing and those requiring assistance. Works with CPRS concerning lab related issues such as quick orders, order entry errors, new test placement, physician education on test ordering, etc.
Daily trouble shoots PCs, thin clients, mouse, keyboard and printer issues for the Omaha Laboratory and is responsible for barcode printer set up and troubleshooting for Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and all CBOCs. Monthly initiates and compiles LMIP data for transmission to Austin for Nebraska - Western Iowa Health Care System - Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Des Moines, Iowa City and all CBOCs.
Monthly initiates and compiles data for multiple VA IRB approved research studies for the Omaha VA Medical Center. Yearly provides data for annual reports for the Laboratory Service. Provides instruction to new Laboratory employees on how to use VistA, CPRS, Outlook and shared laboratory folders as part of the new employee orientation competency checklist.
Responsible for purging old orders annually and resetting order numbers for NWIHCS (Nebraska and Iowa) at the end of each calendar year. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact vhavisn23edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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/.
Jessica.Echlin@va.gov · 651-405-5661
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $120613 – $156800/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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