Summary The Clinical Laboratory Scientist- Education Coordinator position is located at the Clement J Zablocki Veterans Hospital, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295. Responsibilities The Clinical Laboratory Specialist (CLS) provides authoritative representation and interaction with a cooperating consortium, affiliated universities, colleges, resource organizations, and state and/or federal officials to coordinate program goals, objectives, and policies. The CLS coordinates and administers clinical training programs for medical technology students, facility staff, and others assigned for medical technology training. The CLS designs, teaches, and evaluates the training programs in areas they are proficient. The CLS acts as the clinical education coordinator responsible for organization of all educational activities and relationships with external clinical laboratory education programs. The CLS may serve on curriculum or admission committees of the affiliated colleges. The CLS coordinates and administers clinical training programs for medical technology training, including formal in service and continuing education programs for staff. Major Duties: Develops policies, recommends policies, and directs a formal educational program. Plans and conducts programs in course design and teaching techniques for all instructional personnel. Evaluates bench instruction to assure program uniformity and continuity. Trains and evaluates a variety of individuals (medical technology/medical laboratory science students and employees, physicians, residents, nurses) in laboratory medicine. Evaluates activities and recommends policy changes to correct deficiencies and improve the program. Ensures compliance with educational program guidance/regulations in order to maintain accreditation of the program. Analyzes emerging trends and technology and adopts appropriate methods in local programs to meet agency goals. Develops curriculums for program participants. Develop recruitment materials, training materials, evaluation instruments, and other program materials. Prepares affiliate student schedules and arranges lectures with educators/instructors. Maintains student records including attendance, evaluation, progress records and an accurate file of training records for each student for future employment. Provides authoritative representation and interaction with cooperating or affiliated universities or colleges, resource organization, and state and federal officials in order to coordinate program goals, objectives, and policies. Establishes, negotiates, and maintains affiliation agreements. Provides input into budget preparation for the educational program. Maintains the budget for the educational program. Maintains knowledge of and complies with the federal regulations associated with the Clinical Lab Improvement Act of 1988. Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday - Friday; 07:00a-3:30pm including rotating weekends and holidays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 06377F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. 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. 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). 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. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f). Education (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED): A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. 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 Grade Determinations: Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11), which is directly related to the position to be filled. Your experience must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of medical technology concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to support an educational program for students and continuing education programs for the staff. Knowledge of the education program's affiliation agreements and accreditation requirements. Knowledge of a particular specialty or function such as blood banking or molecular diagnostics, to be recognized as a technical authority for instruction. Knowledge of training methods to conduct continuing education sessions for staff development. The training sessions may be technical in nature or may focus on teaching techniques so that staff can improve their technical skills. Skill in using educational design, development, evaluation techniques, and teaching methods. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 12. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.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/. Additional Information During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
