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The Laboratory Information Manager (LIM) back-up Cytotechnologist position is located W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury, NC in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.
Learn more about this agency11/25/2022 to 12/09/2022
$80,634 - $104,828 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
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CBTA-11744813-23-AJ
691259900
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This announcement is open to US Citizens/Current and permanent employees of other Federal agencies
As the LIM the incumbent develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding the installation and use of the laboratory information system (LIS) in conjunction with the overall hospital information system (HIS). The incumbent provides authoritative advice and consultation on the information system as they apply to the Service. The incumbent advises all organizational levels on functions and capabilities of the LIS. Implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing, and workload recording taking into account compliance principles. Analyzes emerging trends, software, and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals. (90%) As back-up Cytotechnologist the incumbent will fulfill duties and responsibilities needed in the AP section of the laboratory to assist in carrying out the mission of the department. (10%)
2. Functions
LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGER 90%
1. Functions as the ADP Coordinator for the service, which includes troubleshooting PC, telephone, and fax problems, and submits work orders to Information Resources Management Service (IRMS) or to Engineering Service, whichever is most appropriate, for problems that employees cannot resolve.
2. Develops and recommends new policies and procedures regarding the installation and use of the LIS or the HIS.
3. Implements and maintains coding and mapping for laboratory test ordering, reporting, billing, and workload recording systems.
4. Analyzes emerging trends, software, and technology and adopts appropriate methods for local programs to meet agency goals.
5. Responsible for compliance with regulatory agency requirements as related to information systems and performs audits as needed.
6. Responsible for the implementation of the laboratory modules within the medical center's VISTA package, involving identification of problems in new software packages when they are installed in the main system (patches), analysis of those problems, and assisting in the determination of the appropriate corrective action. Test and verify released patches for functionality before moving into the production account.
BACK-UP CYTOTECHNOLOGIST 10%
1. Serves as back-up support to the Anatomic Pathology department for quality control, records control, proficiency testing, quality management, trouble shooting, training, inspection and accreditation for the Anatomic Pathology.
2. Assist with resolving problems/concerns from AP staff regarding analysis, instrument operation, and quality control issues as needed.
3. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs/corrections as needed.
4. Maintain the software package for AP equipment and work with the vendor to troubleshoot issues.
5. Performs computer checks to assure the accuracy of all tests and verifies all orders that are transmitted in CPRS and VISTA are the same.
3. Supervisory Control: The incumbent is under the general supervision of the Chief, P&LMS with direct supervision by the Laboratory Manager. The technologist independently plans and carries out the procedures necessary to complete the work assignment and handles problems and corrects errors in accordance with established protocols or accepted laboratory practice. The LIM independently organizes, plans, and carries out the work, resolves most technical problems, and keeps the Lab Manager and Chief, P&LMS informed of potential problems. Completed work is reviewed for effectiveness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.
Work Schedule: Full-Time (Mon - Fri. 08:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Dayshift hours may be negotiable)
Telework: Not Available
Position Title/Functional Statement #:Cytotechnologist (Laboratory Information Manager)/PD000000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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