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: Assists with development, implementation, and maintenance of computer programs/files/systems to gather record, process and report clinical and administrative data relating to all elements/departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Ensure communication to leadership and end users as needed. Assist with determining appropriate menu options to be given to new employees/new positions.
Assists in design/maintenance/revision of laboratory computer operator user instructions for laboratory personnel and associated technical procedures and forms. Assists in providing technical and troubleshooting support for laboratory personnel and support staff/supervisors with computer related problems, instrument interfacing, and personal/dumb terminal computer support (hardware & software).
Assist with computer applications: workload and recoding system, integrated quality control system, quality assurance/performance measure data pulls, computer downtime and backup plans. Evaluates the suitability of specimens for analysis, requesting new specimens if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.
Performs steps of analysis for a full range of standards, routine, and specialized tests including instrument maintenance and performance checks. Reviews completed work for clerical errors and unusual or unlikely results. Evaluates/Investigates new techniques and procedures in the laboratory. Makes recommendations based on findings to leadership.
Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system. Provide instruction and training of new employees and students. Analyze current workflows and process to identify areas that would benefit from process improvements. With approval of leadership plan and coordinate the rollout of process improvements.
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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