Description:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) position is located at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 S 5th Avenue, Hines, IL 60141.Requirements:
Basic Requirements :- Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f).
- Education (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED):
- A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below.
- (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
- (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
- (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT.
Grade Determinations :
- Experience:
- In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-12 assignments.
- Your experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- (a) Knowledge of medical technology concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies sufficient to perform full oversight and guidance for testing programs outside of the laboratory.
- (b) Knowledge of mathematics and statistics as related to quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, inspection and accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
- (c) Knowledge of Federal, state, and VHA laws, regulations, reference standards, and certifying or accrediting agency requirements to carry out work in each ancillary testing site.
- (d) Knowledge of laboratory information technology systems and interconnectivity.
- (e) Skill in applying new scientific/technological developments and theories to laboratory testing.
- (f) Ability to evaluate, interpret, and teach others to use quality control procedures and implement corrective actions
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .
The full performance level of this vacancy is 12.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
Jan 23, 2026;
from:
usajobs.gov