Travel Medical Technologist

Customer Value Partners • Augusta, ME

1d • $35 - $40 • Onsite

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. This role involves performing a wide range of laboratory tests across various disciplines, ensuring accurate results for patient care. The position requires adherence to strict quality control protocols and participation in accreditation programs. The Medical Technologist will also be responsible for patient identification, sample processing, and maintaining electronic and paper records.

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

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 patient phlebotomy and sample processing
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Health & Wellness (H&W): $5.09/hr (H&W will be prorated based on enrollment in the benefits offered, including automatic enrollment in employer-paid plans.)

What This Job Offers

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