Medical Technologist

Terrestris Global Solutions • Palo Alto, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Terrestris is seeking a Medical Technologist to support the Veteran community in Palo Alto, California. The position is open to all candidates, including locum and traveling professionals, and is based at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing across chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology, following established protocols. Work includes evaluating specimens, performing and monitoring tests, maintaining instruments and quality controls, validating and reporting results, managing laboratory information system records, maintaining supplies, and performing phlebotomy as needed.

The role offers day, evening, swing, and night schedules. Overtime may be required on an as-needed basis. Selected candidates must complete credentialing and onboarding 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 1 year of experience, including clinical training, within the past 5 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 and request a replacement specimen when a sample is unusable.
• Prepare specimens for analysis while maintaining their physiologic properties.
• Select, perform, evaluate, and monitor test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques.
• Recognize indicators of instrument malfunction and implement corrections.
• Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products, and maintain quality control records.
• Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments for which trained.
• Verify instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks.
• Identify causes of common problems and make repairs.
• Evaluate data validity in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlate quantitative data with patient information to verify results.
• Perform additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results.
• Recognize abnormal results requiring immediate attention and report them directly to the ordering provider.
• Generate laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system; 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 for in-house testing or shipment to reference laboratories.
• Perform phlebotomy to obtain patient 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
• Award programs recognizing exceptional performance and demonstration of service standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time