Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Summary This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and/or missing information. Position is located at the Kayenta Service Unit, Division of Clinical Services, Laboratory Department, Kayenta, AZ. The purpose of this position is to help the Clinical Laboratory provide a full range of accurate, onsite laboratory testing, and serves as the Medical Technologist Department Head & technical supervisor. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/20/2024 to 04/09/2024 Salary $72,553 - $94,317 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Kayenta, AZ Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0644 Clinical Laboratory Science Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number IHS-24-KA ESEP/MP Control number Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. Individuals with disabilities Native Americans Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation. Veterans Clarification from the agency The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Videos Help Duties Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or result in you losing consideration for the job. The incumbent: Serves as the sole Medical Technologist Head of the Hematology, Coagulation, Transfusion Medicine, and Phlebotomy sections performing a full range of professional Clinical Laboratory tests and procedures for the entire laboratory. Informs supervisor of deficiencies in test performance and potential problems in meeting patient needs. Develops and implements the use of protocols for performances of tests, evaluation of results and other corrective action measures as assigned. Ensures the scheduling, performance, and documentation of the preventative maintenance for laboratory equipment (including pipette calibrations for transfusion medicine, tachometer calibrations on centrifuges, annual timers & thermometer checks, and annual PMs on analyzers). When needed, performs troubleshoots to diagnosis analyzer performance issues. Performs routine and specialized studies in blood coagulation, platelet function, anemia's, leukemia's, solving high complex diagnostic problems (i.e., consultation with medical providers and clinical pathologists for unusual smear reviews or possible transfusion reactions), and adopting new test methods to improve or expand Hematology, Coagulation, and Blood Bank services. Demonstrates a superior level of technical proficiency and problem-solving ability in such areas as (1) testing for blood group antibodies, compatibility, and antibody identification; (2) investigating abnormalities (such as hemolytic diseases of the newborn, hemolytic anemias, and adverse reactions to transfusion); (3) supporting physicians in transfusion therapy for patients with coagulopathies (diseases affecting blood clotting) and (4) performing blood collection and processing specimens for blood, typing blood, (or referring specimens for molecular testing) to ensure the safety of the patient. Plans, manages and monitors the activities and resources of the Hematology, Coagulation, Transfusion medicine, and Phlebotomy sections of the Core lab and resolves daily problems in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted quality service to customers and patients. Develops and implementing new testing methodologies (e.g., EIA or PCR) in both automated and manual procedures to meet objectives set by the Medical Officer (Admin) and supervisor. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit Position is subject to standby, callback, overtime, etc. Thus the incumbent may be called in to cover unexpected absences within his/her regularly assigned work unit in order to ensure that there is no interruption of either direct or support healthcare services. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): In order to qualify for this position, you must meet one of the Basic Requirements for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, GS-0644 position listed below. Education A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. OR A full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology. OR A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development . click apply for full job details