Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Blood Bank

Summary

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.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: This position is located in the James J.
• Peters VA Medical
• Center functioning as a
• Scientist (CLS) in the
• Service (P&LM), with the primary responsibility to provide the patients at the medical center with testing in the areas of
• Flow) and blood donor services in support of direct patient care.
• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) at this level performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results.
• The technologist will perform routine and specialized work in the Blood Bank, with full technical competency, independence, and minimal supervision.
• The Blood Bank is designated by the FDA, AABB, and Joint Commission as a full-service laboratory.
• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) is responsible for solving problems with testing, instrumentation and adapting new methods or techniques to improve service.
• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) is responsible for monitoring quality control systems and providing education for other laboratory and health care professionals.
• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) is responsible for providing coverage to the Blood Bank 100% of the time.
• The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank) will be scheduled to work on regular tours of duty (day) with scheduled rotations on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), holidays and on-call coverage as needed.
• In general, the incumbent performs blood bank and cell flow analyses of blood sample. that require specialized training and experience to obtain results for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• The incumbent must have advanced knowledge of specialized and complex subject matter extending beyond the duties of test performance.
• The incumbent must have wide latitude for exercising independent judgment.
• Interacts with physicians to discuss processes and regulations.
• Possesses an extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, procedures, instrumentation, and safety precautions in field of medical technology.
• At most 10% of the time, the incumbent performs duties associated with the quality control management, proficiency testing program, reagent/supplies inventory, and performance improvement program.
• Work Schedule: M-F, Full-time, 8am
• 4:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays.
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 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)
• 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.
• 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 #: 12221F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements

• You must be a U.S.
• Citizen to apply for this job.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination or health assessment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the
• Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the
• Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

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/.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
• Generalist certification as an
• MLS given by
• ASCP BOC or
• AMT/Generalist certification as an
• MT given by
• ASCP BOR or
• AMT/Categorical certification or
• Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT Resume Transcript Special Note for
• Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
• The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
• Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License
• Resume/CV Generalist certification as an
• MLS given by
• ASCP BOC or
• AMT/Generalist certification as an
• MT given by
• ASCP BOR or
• AMT/Categorical certification or
• Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT Resume Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript