Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

The incumbent at this level has full supervisory responsibility for a staff of nonsupervisory personnel, including GS-5 Medical Technicians (Phlebotomists), GS-7 Medical Laboratory Technicians, and at least one GS-11 Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The incumbent performs the full range of supervisory duties for specimen collection, specimen processing, testing operations, and quality control activities of the laboratory.

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF PRACTICE: These assignments require specialized training and experience. Incumbent must have advanced knowledge of specialized and complex subject matter extending beyond the duties of test performance. Incumbent has wide latitude for exercising independent judgment. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. This assignment is in a less complex facility based the Hospital Complexity Level as designated in the Office of Productivity, Efficiency, and Staffing (OPES) VHA Facility Complexity Model History. Duties: Exercises a full range of supervisory responsibilities in planning, directing, and assessing work of subordinate staff. Verifies orientation, training, and competency assessment of assigned staff and develops and updates technical policies and procedure manuals. Plans and assigns work based on priorities, requirements of assignments, and abilities of employees; provides advice and counsel; and evaluates work of subordinates. Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at the executive level. Develops protocols for the performance of tests, phlebotomy applications, and evaluation of results. The incumbent has primary responsibility for system-wide phlebotomy operations within Durham VAHCS at multiple locations, (i.e., Durham VAMC & Community Based Outpatient Clinics). Ensures that phlebotomy practices, laboratory tests and procedures are consistent with accrediting agencies, standards, and requirements. Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity clinical laboratory testing. Provides advisory services to phlebotomists, technicians, clinical laboratory scientists, and other specialists. Establishes performance improvement measures to align with P&LMS Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Committee. Ensures a productive and encouraging work environment for staff to perform and excel in their professional skills. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

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. 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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