Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator)

## Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Ancillary Testing Coordinator) GS-11/12

• *Overview:**

Manage and oversee ancillary testing programs, ensuring compliance, quality, and operational excellence for off-site patient testing facilities.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Develop and implement policies for ancillary testing procurement and services.
• Ensure CLIA licensure and maintain regulatory compliance for all off-site testing facilities (e.g., Community Based Outpatient Clinics).
• Serve as a recognized technical expert, providing authoritative advice, training, troubleshooting, and quality assessment for ancillary testing programs.
• Consult with clinical leadership to identify testing needs, analyze emerging trends, and integrate appropriate methods.
• Develop essential program materials, including technical bulletins, procedures, and training documents.
• Ensure accreditation and compliance with all regulatory agencies for patient testing, results reporting, and proficiency testing.
• Monitor and report on continuous performance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate ancillary testing activities to assess ongoing compliance with established protocols.
• Identify, define, and resolve complex data and program-related issues within ancillary testing management.
• Perform and evaluate instruments, conduct validation studies, and recommend policy/protocol changes to correct deficiencies and improve the program.
• Develop and implement corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
• Coordinate inventory management, supply acquisition, and contracts related to ancillary testing.
• *Requirements:**
• **Citizenship:** U.S. Citizen.
• **Education:** Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• **Certification:**

* Generalist certification as an MLS or MT by ASCP BOC or AMT, or * Categorical or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT (acceptable for higher-graded positions within relevant lab sections or non-section specific assignments).

• **Experience (for GS-12):** 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.
• **Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):**

* Expertise in medical technology concepts, principles, and methodologies for overseeing testing programs outside the main laboratory. * Strong knowledge of mathematics and statistics as applied to quality control, assurance, proficiency testing, inspection, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement. * Comprehensive understanding of Federal, state, and VHA laws, regulations, and accrediting agency requirements for ancillary testing sites. * Familiarity with laboratory information technology systems and interconnectivity. * Skill in applying new scientific/technological developments and theories to laboratory testing. * Ability to evaluate, interpret, and educate others on quality control procedures and corrective actions.

• *Physical Requirements:**
• Intermittent moderate lifting (15-44 lbs); light carrying (under 15 lbs).
• Frequent use of fingers, both hands required; walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to distinguish basic colors; near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; ability to read ordinary type and computer screens.
• Ability to hear (aid permitted) and work in an environment with constant noise.
• Requires working closely with others; high cognitive function in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities without loss of accuracy.
• Emotional stability to maintain self-control in difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.