Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Ansible Government Solutions•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) to support the Dorn VA Medical Center (Columbia VA Healthcare System) located at 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers. Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory, or related field
MLT certification required through: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Board certification not required beyond MLT certification
Minimum 2 years of experience as a generalist MLT
Must be competent in all core lab areas (Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis)
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
Demonstrated technical proficiency with clinical laboratory equipment and systems
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong attention to accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance
Must successfully complete VA credentialing and privileging
Must meet VA background check and PIV badge requirements (Low Risk/Tier 1)
Required to complete all VA-mandated trainings prior to system access
No sponsorship available

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory testing across Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Urinalysis, and Coagulation
Accurately process, analyze, and report lab results, including STAT and critical values
Perform quality control, calibration, and routine maintenance on laboratory instruments
Identify and troubleshoot instrument or testing issues and document corrective actions
Perform specimen processing and venipuncture as required, following lab policies
Ensure proper patient identification and specimen labeling (two identifiers required)
Maintain specimen integrity and adhere to turnaround time standards
Notify providers of abnormal or critical results with documented read-back
Enter and verify results in VA laboratory systems (VISTA/LIS, CPRS, etc.)
Complete required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Maintain accurate logs, quality records, and competency documentation
Participate in quality assurance, quality improvement, and patient safety reporting
Comply with all VA, Joint Commission, CAP, and CDC infection control standards
Attend required laboratory staff meetings and trainings
Support quality management and performance improvement initiatives
Collaborate effectively with lab staff, supervisors, and clinicians
Provide professional, courteous customer service at all times