Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist - EDRP Approved

Overview

The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs the full range of laboratory tests and procedures ranging from routine to complex and provides technical support to the laboratory section staff, the entire facility, and clients from other agencies. Acts as a liaison to other sections of the laboratory and the medical center. The location of the position is Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS).

• Duties include but are not limited to: A Lead, Clinical Laboratory Scientist has specialized training and experience. Employee has advanced knowledge of specialized and complex subject matter extending beyond the duties of test performance. Individual utilizes wide latitude for exercising independent judgement. Incumbent performs the below duties at least 25 percent of the time.
• Facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members to ensure that tasks, priorities, goals, and achievements are coordinated with management.
• Responsible for all aspects of operation in their area of specialty, including assignment of work responsibilities, workload management, and completion of assignments for staff.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports, analysis of testing methodologies, training, instrumentation, and compliance.
• Acts as a liaison to other departments of the medical center for the appropriate laboratory specialty.
• Serves as an expert providing authoritative advice and consultation for more markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge.
• Advises on course of action to follow when results or samples obtained are unacceptable and coordinating or performing quality control review and method verification activities.
• Identifies, defines, and resolves issues associated with complex aspects of data or unique controversial aspects of the testing where no direct precedent exists.
• Maintains process control through a multifaceted quality assurance program.
• Prepares reports, maintains records, and provides administrative information. Prepares and presents work-related information to the supervisor and upper management.
• Performs statistical analysis on quality control, quality assurance monitors, and research data in the appropriate laboratory specialty area.
• Modifies or writes technical procedures, providing technical instruction ensuring that policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Evaluates the competency of assigned staff including identification of continuing education and training needs.
• Is responsible as a primary source of information for maintaining current instrumentation. Responsible for evaluation of new and evolving developments in laboratory instrumentation and automation.
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations of assorted regulatory agencies such as CAP, TJC, AABB, OSHA, and the National Enforcement Office. Coordinates Quality Control activities with the supervisor. Coordinates proficiency program for the appropriate laboratory section.

Monday - Friday; 7:00am to 4:30pm, Rotating Holidays and Weekends

Not Available

This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 53488-F

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN
17ED
RP2, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized