Medical Technologist

Terrestris Global Solutions • Palo Alto, FL

4d • $41 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Terrestris is seeking a Medical Technologist to support the Veteran community in the Palo Alto, California area. The position is open to all candidates, including locum and traveling professionals. The worksite is 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, and the listed pay starts at $40.80 per hour. The role has day, evening, swing, and night shift schedules, with overtime on an as-needed basis.

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory procedures across chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology. Duties include preparing and evaluating specimens, performing and monitoring tests, maintaining and troubleshooting instruments, conducting quality control, evaluating and verifying results, and communicating abnormal results that require immediate attention. The role also involves generating and editing laboratory results in the laboratory computer system, maintaining supplies, receiving and accessioning samples, and performing phlebotomy as needed.

Selected candidates must complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

Requirements

• Authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Graduation from a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).
• Current certification or registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• At least one year of experience, inclusive of clinical training, within the past five years.
• Completion of credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes if selected.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with the VA.
• Proficiency with the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) system and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).

Responsibilities

• Perform automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology according to established protocols.
• Evaluate specimen suitability, request replacement specimens when necessary, and prepare specimens while maintaining their physiologic properties.
• Select, perform, evaluate, and monitor test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
• Recognize indicators of malfunction, locate problems, and implement corrections.
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, and maintain quality control records.
• Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain trained instruments; verify instrument operation and identify causes of common problems and make repairs.
• Evaluate data validity in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures, and correlate quantitative data with patient information to verify results.
• Perform additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results and report results requiring immediate attention directly to the ordering provider.
• Generate laboratory results from the work area in the laboratory computer system and edit and verify recorded results.
• Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the work area.
• Accession and receive samples into the VA laboratory information system package for in-house testing or send them to reference laboratories.
• Perform phlebotomy to obtain specimens, including blood cultures and compatibility samples, as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation.
• 11 federal paid holidays.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Awards recognizing exceptional performance and superior demonstration of service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level