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 Prioritizes workload to ensure prompt reporting of test results, keeping TAT for lab tests within established guidelines (STAT, Timed, routine). Serves as the Acting Supervisor on behalf of the Section Supervisor as needed. Oversees day-to-day operations of the section, ensuring optimal workflow, resource allocation, and staff utilization. Observes and evaluates the work of subordinates.
Performs testing in all areas of the Chemistry / Hematology Core laboratory, Microbiology, and Blood Bank.
Performs the full range of Transfusion Medicine procedures, including ABO/Rh, antibody screen, antibody identification, compatibility testing, Direct Antiglobulin testing, antigen typing, donor unit confirmation, component modifications, blood product issuance, Transfusion Reaction workups, Quality Control testing, and documentation in the Facility's Electronic Medical Record.
Coordinates and serves as the primary trainer for new employees, students, Pathology residents, and clinicians, providing comprehensive education on all laboratory aspects relevant to their roles and responsibilities. Maintains readiness for regulatory inspections by relevant agencies and serves on mock inspection and/or safety teams as assigned.
Conducts quality assurance activities, initiates corrective actions related to instrument functions and test performance, and incorporates statistical principles and performance improvement theories. Receives, accessions, and processes incoming samples per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) from all areas of the hospital and outlying clinics.
Acts as the primary technical resource for staff during the shift, assisting with complex procedures, resolving instrument malfunctions, and supporting troubleshooting across all sections. Communicates critical or unusual results promptly following policy; escalate significant incidents to supervisors or leadership. Performs and document preventive maintenance, calibrations, and QC for manual and automated analyzers; initiate corrective action for instrument failures.
Maintains compliance with biosafety, PPE, chemical hygiene, and biosecurity practices; report unsafe conditions to Supervisor. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 12:00 am to 8:00 am (Overnight shift) with rotating weekends and holidays. Subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
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: No Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 01554F 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/.
ambera.oyoo@va.gov · 317-435-2270
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $113525 – $147585/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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