Travel Medical Technologist
About The Position
CVP is seeking Travel Medical Technologists (Clinical Laboratory Scientists) to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with laboratory services at the VA Maine Healthcare System in Augusta, ME. Working hours may include day, evening, and night shifts and will also include weekend rotations. Responsibilities Perform routine chemistry testing on automated instrumentation (Abbott Architect ci8200, Abbott Alinity, Advanced Instruments Osmos, Polymedco OC80, etc.) as well as manual chemistry tests Conduct daily and weekly quality control procedures and instrument maintenance Perform urinalysis testing using automated instrumentation (Beckman Coulter Urinalysis, etc.) and manual techniques Execute blood bank duties including cross matching, antibody screening and identification, selected cell panels, and processing blood products Conduct hematology and coagulation testing using automated instruments (Sysmex, ACL Top, Alcor iSed, etc.) as well as manual procedures Perform microbiology testing including plating, gram staining, reading plates, subbing plates, Microscan setup, PCR testing, and other routine procedures Conduct patient phlebotomy and sample processing Perform patient and QC testing according to established protocols and participate in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing (PT) Program Independently test, evaluate, document, and report patient testing and Quality Control (QC) results Identify, document, and resolve any collection, processing, testing or reporting issues Positively identify patients prior to sample collection and samples prior to testing or aliquoting Safeguard electronic and paper patient information Provide patient-centered care with professional service to all stakeholders and customers Work various shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Requirements
- Ability to successfully undergo a Government sponsored background investigation (US Citizenship Required)
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field from an accredited institution
- Required Certification : Must be a nationally certified Medical Technologist (MT, MLS, or CLS) through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Minimum 3 years of recent experience in chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, hematology, coagulation, and microbiology
- Current and up-to-date continuing education required for maintaining certification
- Knowledge of College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission standards
- COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations are required for this position in accordance with VHA Directive 1192.01
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Visual acuity sufficient to perform microscopic examinations
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Veterans and/or VA knowledge preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform routine chemistry testing on automated instrumentation (Abbott Architect ci8200, Abbott Alinity, Advanced Instruments Osmos, Polymedco OC80, etc.) as well as manual chemistry tests
- Conduct daily and weekly quality control procedures and instrument maintenance
- Perform urinalysis testing using automated instrumentation (Beckman Coulter Urinalysis, etc.) and manual techniques
- Execute blood bank duties including cross matching, antibody screening and identification, selected cell panels, and processing blood products
- Conduct hematology and coagulation testing using automated instruments (Sysmex, ACL Top, Alcor iSed, etc.) as well as manual procedures
- Perform microbiology testing including plating, gram staining, reading plates, subbing plates, Microscan setup, PCR testing, and other routine procedures
- Conduct patient phlebotomy and sample processing
- Perform patient and QC testing according to established protocols and participate in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing (PT) Program
- Independently test, evaluate, document, and report patient testing and Quality Control (QC) results
- Identify, document, and resolve any collection, processing, testing or reporting issues
- Positively identify patients prior to sample collection and samples prior to testing or aliquoting
- Safeguard electronic and paper patient information
- Provide patient-centered care with professional service to all stakeholders and customers
- Work various shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
