Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job in Jackson, MS

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.

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Duties

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional

The Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist performs the full range of supervisory duties for one or more sections of the Clinical Laboratory (which can range from Hematology/Coagulation at the G.V (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC.

The duties of the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the overall supervision of assigned clinical laboratory department.
• Plans, schedules, and explains on-going work; adjusts staffing levels or work procedures.
• Chooses methods for achieving work goals, objectives, and management strategies.
• Supervises day-to-day operation of test performance for all specimens received in the assigned clinical laboratory department.
• Establishes the pre- and post-analytic test processes to assure acceptable levels of performance.
• Assures orientation, training, and competency assessment of all staff working in their area.
• Coordinates training in the methodology and techniques of assigned Clinical Laboratory testing area(s).
• Acts as liaison to other departments of the Medical Center for specimen collection, processing, and testing concerns; fields telephone calls from providers and process "add-on test requests" after confirming specimen adequacy.
• Prepares and updates technical and other procedural manuals for all assigned clinical laboratory sections and instrumentation as needed.
• Implements and monitors quality management activities of assigned Clinical Laboratory testing area(s). Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as CAP, JC, AABB, FDA and OSHA.
• Assures the work performed in the section(s) follows JVAMC Safety guidelines, Infection Control policies and VHA directives, etc.
• Responsible for evaluation of new and evolving developments in specimen processing and testing; presents recommendations to higher lab management for review and implementation.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties; gives advice and counsel, and evaluates work of subordinates.
• Assures corrective action is initiated when specimen collections, processing or test performance deviates from established performance specifications or SOP(s).
• Documents and resolves pre-analytic, analytical and post-analytical specimen and testing problems from in/outpatient collection sites.
• Prepares reports, maintains records and administrative information as required.
• Responsible for consulting Employee Health and the Human Resources ER/LR Specialist in any episode of staff impairment or Reasonable Suspicion of drug or alcohol use by current laboratory employees.
• Works with the P&LMS Laboratory Information Manager (LIM) to establish new tests in VISTA and update the comprehensive test listings.
• Participates in external CAP inspections for other health care facilities. (Occasional Travel required).
• Serves as a Fund control point Clerk and or Approving Official, having authority to receive equipment and purchase items required by the laboratory in performance of daily operations with approval of the Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist/, Assistant Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Manager or Chief, PLMS.

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 probationary 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 medical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

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 05/23/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12734392.

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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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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.