Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist

This position serves at the Crow Service Unit. The Clinical Laboratory Supervisor exercises responsibilities for planning, developing, implementing, coordination and evaluating the laboratory component of a broad range of referral health programs involving complex organizational structures, diverse health care programs and projects as well as research, training programs, and projects. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Clinical Laboratory Scientist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Administrative - The Clinical Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for designing and initiating an effective ongoing process to monitor the quality and appropriateness of the laboratory services being provided to patients. Ensures that laboratory services is provided with full consideration for the cultural diversity of the Native American population, patient mix, knowledge and skills of laboratory staff, available resources, and established health care outcomes. Supervision - The clinical laboratory supervisor exercises full-line supervisory and managerial responsibility for planning, organizing, coordination and controlling overall laboratory operations through subordinate supervisors and staff member. Stimulating cooperative and joint planning to improve, develop and implement plans for overcoming service lags and deficiencies, as well as, improving laboratory service programs which requires maintenance of hospital wide records. Quality - Ensures that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with quality standards. Develops and implements long and short term policies and plans for the health care delivery system, giving special consideration to the integration of internal administrative laboratory and community health policies with standards and requirements of various regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary 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. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.