Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job in White City, OR

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Duties

2. Functions:
   1. Schedules and prioritizes laboratory testing to meet provider demands as well as to accommodate the urgent testing needs of the General Medicine/Urgent Care departments.
   2. Evaluates requested procedures to determine the suitability of specimen for analysis,requesting new patient specimens as necessary if the original is determined unsatisfactory.
   3. Prepares reagents and primary reference materials.
   4. Updates and evaluates the performance of reference materials prior to patient testing.
   5. Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of non-routine and specialized test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
   6. Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts, and maintains single and multi-channel laboratory analyzers.
   7. Updates, evaluates, and performs quality control procedures on equipment, reagents and products, and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
   8. Evaluates and recommends new tests to be incorporated into the laboratory testing menu.
   9. Confer with the appropriate laboratory management to determine requirements for non-standard tests. Determines the validity of test results and the variations/dilutions required to acquire a satisfactory test result determination, unless outlined in laboratory procedures.
   10. Instructs providers, residents, nursing staff and others in laboratory specimen requirements for specific laboratory tests.
   11. Works as a senior member of the laboratory testing team, assessing test result in relation to patient medical condition.
   12. Practices laboratory safety in order to reduce contamination and infection to patients, staff and self. This is achieved by the use of personal protective equipment. The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies and procedures of the medical center, laboratory services and participate in safety assurance activities as directed. This includes following all policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental regulations & requirements being a good steward of the environment through pollution prevention, waste minimization and resource conservation.
   13. Maintains records and files of tests performed on patients.
   14. Properly identifies patient specimen through the use of two patient identifier requirements. This is essential so that mistaken identity of patient tests does not occur. The technologist must be certain that the patient specimen and the request are identical. When collecting biological samples, the technologist must ask each patient to verbally confirm his or her name and date of birth or DOD ID numbers.
   15. Responsible for the inventory and stocking of all laboratory supplies and reagents.
   16. Must have the skills necessary to operate highly sophisticated computer controlled multi-channel analyzers.
   17. Must be able to do basic trouble shooting of laboratory analyzers including interacting with vendor technical staff in person or by telephone.
   18. Must have computer skills required to look up, accession, test and verify results in the laboratory LIS program.
   19. Responsible for assuming various rotating schedules as determined by the service chief or delegated technologist.
   20. Consults with clinicians or reviews patient clinical history in LIS. Compares test results from other sections of the lab to support observations. Refers cases to Pathologist or Service Chief for critical review as appropriate.
   21. Must use critical judgment in the evaluation of test discrepancies, taking appropriate action as detailed in test protocols.
   22. Conducts training and instruction for new employees and students.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a trial period.
• 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  
  

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/02/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12789199.

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Next steps

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.