This position serves as a Chief Medical Technologist (Hematology) in the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Hematology Service. He/she assists a Service Chief and the Department Chief in developing long and short range goals, setting priorities, assigning responsibilities, advising on use of resources, reorganizing work and revising procedures to accommodate changes in technology to address the needs of the Institutes. Works directly with section leadership an senior investigators.

Duties

As a GS-0644-13, Chief Medical Technologist (Hematology), your duties may include but are not limited to the following: Develops policy and coordinates changes within the department and other departments. Institutes new organizational structures to handle changing workload needs. Works directly with section leadership, senior investigators and technical staff in the implementation of new or changing programs and policies (e.g., CLIA) to include staffing, training, reports and inspections. Is responsible for applying the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO). Takes action to be acquainted with official EEO policy and principles and takes steps towards progress in the area supervised, and informs all personnel of changes in policy and procedures through memoranda and/or meetings. Ensures that the written standards of procedure and policy are adhered to by the staff; responsible for the training and enforcement of these standards. Directs development of in-depth written procedure manuals according to NCCLS, CAP, and JC standards, including test protocols and quality control. Ensures that manuals are kept current and coordinates the annual update and review of service and departmental policies which define the standards for work processes and interpretation of laboratory reports. Reviews and ensures the accuracy of information distributed to patient care providers. Serves as a consultant to patient-care physicians regarding specimen collection and handling techniques, as well as interpretation and limitation of test procedures. Communicates directly with nursing staff and patient-care physicians concerning complaints and misunderstandings of laboratory policies and procedures. Investigates and assists in the development of policy and coordinates work related changes with other hospital departments; i.e., patient care physicians, Nursing, Outpatient Services, Transfusion Medicine, etc. Contributes to the preparation of annual budget requests and justifications. Projects needs of the Service for planned expansion or changes such as bringing tests performed by contract laboratories in house. Prepares budget initiatives for the annual budget submission and assists the Department Chief in the establishment of new services such as cross training in a new service delivery model. Reviews monthly financial statements for variance, maintains budget spreadsheets and adjusts rate of spending to remain within allocated funds.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• Position requires Education, please provide transcripts.
• This position is a Tier 1 emergency employee.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-0644-13 grade level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: EDUCATION: A. Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. OR A full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post- bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology. OR A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government performing the following types of tasks: Overseeing and leading clinical hematology testing methodologies in a clinical and/or research laboratory; Supervising and/or managing personnel and operations of an accredited clinical and/or research laboratory; developing and managing high dollar-value budgets and supply contracts; managing complete equipment life cycle for a clinical and/or research laboratory; and directing a quality management program in a clinical and/or research laboratory. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12344523

Education

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. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
• Email: [email protected]