VA Medical Technologist (Montgomery, AL)

International SOS Government Medical Services • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This position is contingent on contract award. This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and provide services outlined below: International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is looking for an individual who is an experienced Medical Technologist to perform complex laboratory tests and analysis to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results. They utilize advanced laboratory techniques and equipment to provide critical data for patient care and medical decision-making.

Requirements

• Must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or American Medical Technologists or equivalent MT, MLS, or CLS certification.
• Must possess at least one year of experience as a Generalist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must possess a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory or related science.
• Have completed a medical technology clinical practice program and have all licenses, permits, and certifications as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Microbiology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing accurately, identifies methodology problems, and enters data as required.
• Performs, resolves, and documents quality control to produce quality results.
• Performs Calibration of all methods as needed according to instrument specifications.
• Generates incomplete worksheets for current bench assignment to document the status of missed or missing specimens.
• Reviews critical values and notifies appropriate personnel with documented read-back according to established protocols.
• Takes the time to determine workload priorities and to organize work at the beginning of the shift.
• Performs equipment maintenance, seeking assistance from colleagues, if necessary.
• Performs steps for Instrument troubleshooting promptly to address instrument error codes or sample flags.
• Performs new reagent lot-to lot studies as needed.
• Runs Proficiency testing as assigned.
• Analyzes and interprets test and control data.
• Reports results expediently for stat testing.
• Investigates inconsistent results and initiates corrective actions when warranted.
• Prepares and loads onto the instrument: reagents, calibrators and quality control materials as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles and skills in chemistry.
• Maintains a respectful relationship with co-workers, supervisors, and other health care workers.
• Promotes a culture of safety within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.
• Reports all incidences of unauthorized release of information.
• Manages time well, maintains a full workload, and uses time constructively.
• Acts ethically and with integrity in accordance with the mission and vision of the medical center.
• Completes assignments by specified deadline.
• Participates in and completes competencies and cross training within the section.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees