Medical Laboratory Technologist

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Augusta, ME
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Maine Healthcare System (VA Maine) is seeking up to five (5) highly skilled Medical Technologists (MTs) to provide comprehensive onsite laboratory services for eligible Veterans. The contracted technologists will deliver services equivalent to those in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility, meeting or exceeding standards established by the Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). The technologists will work in multiple areas of the laboratory based on operational needs, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, and phlebotomy.

  • Perform diagnostic laboratory testing across multiple departments including Chemistry, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Hematology/Coagulation, Microbiology, and Phlebotomy.
  • Conduct routine testing using Abbott Architect ci8200, Abbott Alinity, and manual methods.
  • Perform automated and manual testing for urinalysis, including QC and maintenance.
  • Conduct crossmatching, antibody screening, cell panels, and emergency processing in the Blood Bank using gel and tube technology.
  • Test with Sysmex, ACL Top, Alcor iSed platforms in Hematology/Coagulation.
  • Perform culture plating, gram staining, Microscan, PCR, subbing, and result interpretation in Microbiology.
  • Document patient and quality control (QC) testing per protocols.
  • Participate in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing (PT) Program.
  • Accurately report results into electronic systems and resolve any discrepancies in testing, collection, or documentation.
  • Positively identify patients and samples before collection or testing.
  • Maintain patient privacy and safeguard protected health information (PHI).
  • Provide professional, patient-centered service to avoid complaints and ensure high satisfaction.
  • Must hold current national certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by an accredited body such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
  • Minimum 3 years of recent experience across all major lab disciplines: Chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and blood bank.
  • Must comply with VHA Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21 for credentialing and privileging.
  • Must speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
  • Must maintain all required Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Certified Education Unit (CEU) credits as per certification board and VA facility requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently perform testing, troubleshoot instrumentation, maintain QC, and follow laboratory procedures in accordance with VA and CAP standards.
  • Contractor staff must complete all mandatory VA training. Initial onboarding training time is not billable under this contract.
  • Familiarity with VA systems and workflows.
  • Proficiency in laboratory instruments and platforms such as Abbott Architect, Sysmex, Microscan, ACL Top, Alcor iSed, Beckman Coulter, PCR testing systems.
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