- Position Title
- Clinical Lab Scientist (Laboratory Information Manager)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTF-12732651-25-JC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 9, 2025 to Monday, May 19, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (Laboratory Information Manager) position with the Federal government. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
To qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements as well as any additional grade-level qualification requirements. Please indicate Yes or No to the following questions:
1.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. ? 7403 (f), Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?
2.
You may also qualify based upon Education:
Do you have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science.
Do you have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in medical technology or a directly related science.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Education Requirement:
Do you have A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university?
Do you have A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university?
4.
Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below.
(a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
(b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
(c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT
NOTE: Categorical and specialist certifications are not acceptable for CLS Generalist positions or lab sections unrelated to the categorical or specialist certification held. Categorical or specialist certifications are acceptable for higher-graded positions within the relevant lab section or one of the non-section specific assignments (including, Ancillary Testing Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Laboratory Information Manager, Quality Manager, Laboratory Manager, Regional Technical Specialist, National Quality and Compliance Agent, Regional Program Manager, Regional Director, Laboratory Director, or National Quality and Compliance Officer).
Do you possess a current certification as an MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT?
NOTE: You MUST provide a copy of your certification with your application package.
(a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT.
(b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT.
(c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT
NOTE: Categorical and specialist certifications are not acceptable for CLS Generalist positions or lab sections unrelated to the categorical or specialist certification held. Categorical or specialist certifications are acceptable for higher-graded positions within the relevant lab section or one of the non-section specific assignments (including, Ancillary Testing Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Laboratory Information Manager, Quality Manager, Laboratory Manager, Regional Technical Specialist, National Quality and Compliance Agent, Regional Program Manager, Regional Director, Laboratory Director, or National Quality and Compliance Officer).
Do you possess a current certification as an MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT?
NOTE: You MUST provide a copy of your certification with your application package.
5.
Please provide your certification information. If you are not certified, indicate N/A.
Type of Certification(s) and numbers:
Month and Year Certified/Expected Certification Date:
Accrediting Body:
Type of Certification(s) and numbers:
Month and Year Certified/Expected Certification Date:
Accrediting Body:
Grade Level Requirements - Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your background and experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation.
6.
GS-12 CLS-Medical Technologist Experience - Do you possess 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), which is directly related to the position to be filled?
Examples of specialized experience include Providing authoritative advice and consultation to management at all levels of the organization for more markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge, identifying, defining, and resolving issues associated with complex aspects of the collected data; Advises on alternate testing to overcome ambiguities in the clinical diagnoses. Analyzes emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate methods and testing.
Examples of specialized experience include Providing authoritative advice and consultation to management at all levels of the organization for more markedly difficult, complex, unique, and/or emerging tests requiring special knowledge, identifying, defining, and resolving issues associated with complex aspects of the collected data; Advises on alternate testing to overcome ambiguities in the clinical diagnoses. Analyzes emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate methods and testing.
7.
GS-12 CLS-Laboratory Information Manager: In addition to meeting the experience for the GS-12 level, do you possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities?
(1) Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems.
(2) Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization.
(3) Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system.
(4) Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions.
(5) Ability to adapt, implement, and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software.
(6) Ability to independently plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments.
(1) Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodology of clinical laboratory technology in relation to laboratory information systems.
(2) Knowledge of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization.
(3) Knowledge of laboratory computer systems sufficient to implement various laboratory associated packages and sustain operation of the laboratory system.
(4) Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for laboratory functions.
(5) Ability to adapt, implement, and integrate the use of software to specific laboratory applications and processes, including the use of office automation software.
(6) Ability to independently plan, organize, set priorities, work as a team member, and effectively complete assignments.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
GS-12 Laboratory Information Manager: In addition to meeting the experience for the GS-12 level, do you possess the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities?
(a) Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories that support sound, independent work.
(b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement.
(c) Skill in informatics, laboratory data flow, and laboratory processes.
(d) Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation.
(e) Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.
(f) Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions.
(g) Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the health care team, external relations, customer service, and patient education.
(a) Knowledge of professional clinical laboratory science principles, practices, concepts, and theories that support sound, independent work.
(b) Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures and principles of performance improvement.
(c) Skill in informatics, laboratory data flow, and laboratory processes.
(d) Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation.
(e) Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.
(f) Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex written instructions.
(g) Ability to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the health care team, external relations, customer service, and patient education.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title, Duties (be as detailed as possible),
- Month and year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008),
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week).
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against the information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted and digitally signed documents linked to your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
Transcript Reminder: If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
Merit Promotion Documentation Reminder - If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action." The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In addition, if you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status.