Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager) - EDRP Approved

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 Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Primary Purpose of the Position is: Manage the laboratory information system (LIS). The CLS develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) in conjunction with the overall hospital information system (HIS). This individual provides authoritative advice and consultation on the information system as it applies to the clinical laboratory. The CLS advises all organizational levels on functions and capabilities of the LIS. The individual implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing, and workload recording while considering compliance principles. The CLS analyzes emerging trends, software, and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals. The CLS serves as the local expert for national software developers for testing and validating software packages. They are responsible for compliance with regulatory agency requirements as related to information systems, and they perform audits as needed. The CLS consults with and trains personnel on computer functions, including ordering options, and is responsible for the maintenance of computer security keys. The Organizational Location of the Position is: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. VA El Paso Health Care System (VAELPHCS), El Paso, Texas The Laboratory Information Manager: Develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding the installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) in conjunction with the overall hospital information system (HIS). Provides authoritative advice and consultation on information systems and related issues as they apply to the clinical laboratory Advises all organizational levels on functions and capabilities of the LIS Implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing and workload recording while taking into account compliance principles Analyzes merging trends, software and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals Serves as the local expert for national software developers for the testing and validation of software packages Maintains compliance with regulatory agency requirements as related to information systems and performs audits as needed Provides consultation and training of personnel on computer functions, including ordering options Maintains computer files, technical documents, menus, and security keys and technical reporting Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 8 AM
• 4:45 PM 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 the EDRP Coordinator at [email protected] 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: Ad/Hoc Telework is available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 53700-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Qualifications Education. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university Foreign Education. To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. Graduates of foreign baccalaureate degree programs meet the educational requirements if they meet either of the following: Foreign transcripts are evaluated by an acceptable evaluation agency, and the degree is found to be equivalent to a NAACLS-approved U.S. clinical laboratory science degree program. OR Eligible to take the certification examination. You must submit a letter from

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or AMT stating that you are eligible to take the certification examination. NOTE: Possession of one of the following certifications automatically determines the foreign education as creditable and no further documentation or proof of equivalency is needed. (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by

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or AMT. (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by

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or AMT. (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification (related to this position) by ASCP or AMT. Certification. Candidates must meet one of the certification options below. (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by

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or AMT. (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by

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or AMT. (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification (related to this position) by ASCP or AMT. GS-12 GRADE DETERMINATION:

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(LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGER) Specialized Experience: Must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-11 Note: To be equivalent to the GS-11 level, experience also had to be gained while having an active: Generalist certification as an MLS given by

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or AMT (or) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT related to the lab section for this position Creditable Experience. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with current CLS practices. The experience satisfying this requirement may be paid or non-paid employment as a CLS in the health care field. Research laboratory experience does not fulfill this requirement. Quality of Experience. Qualifying experience must be at a level comparable to CLS experience at the next lower grade level of the position being filled. For all assignments above the full performance level (FPL), the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity, and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Reference

• GS-11 Clinical Laboratory Specialist Experience is the following: This is considered full performance level for a

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at this level independently carries out the day-to-day operations in the laboratory. The CLS develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedu