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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.
Duties
Duties/Tasks Performs a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation
In addition - performs advanced and complex laboratory procedures
recognizes deviation from expected results
analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles
Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis taking into account physiologic processes and requirements
Maintains and documents the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment
Uses - calibrates - identifies malfunctions - repairs - and performs preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
Diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction
Performs and documents quality control and assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement
Adheres to practices and regulations governing biosafety and biosecurity in the workplace
Identifies discrepancies - solves problems - and presents solutions
Answers inquiries regarding test results - methodology - test specificity - test sensitivity - and specific factors - which influence test results
Interprets results and suggests follow-up test selection or procedures
Evaluates and implements new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of equipment - method comparison - and establishment of reference intervals using statistical methods and theoretical knowledge
Interprets findings and makes recommendations
Communicates effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member
Provides excellent service as defined by the customer (healthcare providers - patients - and others)
Gives direction and guidance using underlying principles of laboratory testing
Organizes work and sets priorities to meet deadlines
Shall conform to all VHA and local directives related to safety - life safety - health - hazardous materials and emergency management directives
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 3:00-p.m.-11:00 p.m. - rotating holidays and weekends Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: GS7: CLSENG-GS-0644-07FS56496-A - GS9: CLSENG-GS-0644-09FS56497-A - GS11: CLSENG-GS-0644-11FS60351-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact jillana.martinez@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.