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.
VA Careers - Microbiology/Molecular Medical Technologist: https://youtube.com/embed/eSDGhIwZKdw Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Assistant LIM / Ancillary Testing Assistant position is located at Harry S Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia, MO within the Pathology and Laboratory service line.
The duties for the Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Assistant LIM / Ancillary Testing Assistant are, but not limited to: Provides authoritative advice and consultation on the information system as they apply to the clinical laboratory. Advises all organizational levels on function and capabilities of the LIS. Performs validation of instrument interfaces and VBECS blood administration software updates.
Assists with maintenance of validation records for the service as required by accrediting agencies. Responsible for compliance with regulatory agency requirements as related to information systems and perform audits as needed. Provides consultation and training of personnel on computer functions, including ordering options, and assists with the maintenance of computer security keys. Advises all organizational levels on functions and capabilities of the LIS.
Assists with implementation and maintenance of coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing, and workload recording considering compliance principles. Analyzes emerging trends, software, and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals. Assists with the P&LMS computerized Document Control System and TempTrak monitoring system. Scans in documents for all areas of the laboratory and retrieves and archives documents.
Revises SOPS and assists with all aspects of MediaLab. Provides consultative services to management at all levels of the organization as it applies to inventory management and contracting for supplies and services in a clinical laboratory setting. Interacts with management officials and organizations involved in contract management.
Research clinical requirements for all laboratory disciplines and receives information from Technical Supervisors/Specialists sufficient to initiate, maintain and monitor contract requirements in a manner as to provide safety and efficiency of laboratory operations.
Provides technical guidance for sections and writes statements of work, justification of sole source, and independent government estimates and conducts market research in conjunction with Technical Supervisors to maintain uninterrupted clinical laboratory supplies and services. Maintains all required contract documentation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and ensures contracted services and supplies meet laboratory accreditation requirements.
Ensures all contracts are audited and in compliance with HIPAA regulations. Initiates required documents for COR nomination, new laboratory contracts for supplies and services. Tracks contract funding, payments and follows up on audit discrepancies; informs the Laboratory Manager of any unexpected changes in contracting needs or funding in a timely manner to avoid ratifications, as much as it is in the Service's ability to do so.
Trains and evaluates the competency of a variety of individuals (Physicians, Nurses, and Residents) in the performance of ancillary testing procedures and in the reporting of test results. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm 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 http://visn15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 #: 000000 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/.
Takhia.Crawford@va.gov · 909-372-5409
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $100350 – $130458/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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