Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist Job in Cape Coral, FL

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

Duties

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the performance of a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist profession.
• Oversees the performance of advanced and complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles according to established policies and procedures.
• Plans and schedules on-going work. Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures.
• Assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications.
• Assures orientation, training, and competency assessment of staff to meet regulatory requirements.
• Implements and monitors quality management activities. Provides corrective action when desired results are not achieved.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties. Recommends appointment, plans, and assigns work, gives advice and counsel, and evaluates work of subordinates.
• Chooses methods for achieving work goals, objectives, and management strategies.
• Works in conjunction with department leadership to eliminate waste and variation while increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of laboratory and hospital operations.
• Assists in identification and selection of methods that will provide standardized work and assure the proper application of standards set by accrediting bodies that include JC, CLIA, and CAP.
• Incumbentwill develop, select, and practice techniques that provide for efficient and effective processes as directed.
• Works within the laboratory sections to assure P&LMS performance measures are met.
• Incumbent will proactively engage in accomplishing successful facility/service measures (e.g. STAT turnaround times, provider and patient satisfaction surveys, critical values etc.).
• Ensures instrumentation, reagents, supplies, instruments, and the laboratory environment are maintained at the appropriate temperature, humidity, and atmosphere as applicable and appropriate.
• Knows how to address alerts and document out-of-range parameters using the facility's temperature monitoring computer program.
• Understands the laboratory's contingency plan and the need to inform the manager or designee of any issues.
• Submit work orders as needed.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis. Instructs and assists staff in specimen problem handling according to service procedures.
• Operates, calibrates, trouble-shoots malfunctions and repairs. Performs and documents preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment, as needed. Monitors and documents the oversight of all instrument functions.
• Analyzes and diagnoses deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction and documents appropriately. Educates staff on instrument issues and solutions.
• Oversees the department Quality Control Program and implementation. Reviews, performs, and documents quality control and corrective actions for consistent quality test results. Supervisors will help define process quality issues, measure current process performance, analyze root cause defects, and will help develop targeted process improvement opportunities. Supervisors will coach, mentor, and train employees concerning initiatives focused on the sustained improvement of department processes. Supervisors will facilitate the integration of process improvement practices within the department and drive a culture for sustained and continuous improvement. Supervisors will interface directly with the laboratory process improvement team to drive process improvement strategy and to achieve process improvement objectives effectively/efficiently.
• Identifies and troubleshoots test discrepancies, solves problems, and presents unresolved issues and solutions to management. Enters and completes incident reports for process improvement. Evaluates action and correlates data.
• Reports test results timely. Monitors and reviews test tum-around-times data. Takes appropriate corrective action to prevent delays.

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).

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 07/22/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12761859.

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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.