Responsibilities

Job Title: Medical Technologist (Contract)

Reference No: 24-18583

Start Date: 10/01/2024
End Date: 07/30/2025
Location: Fort Harrison VAMC, 3687 Veteran Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636, Laboratory 113
# of Openings: 1
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $38.40-$40/Hour

Description:

We are seeking a skilled Medical Technologist to provide clinical laboratory generalist duties across various disciplines, including phlebotomy, urinalysis, coagulation, hematology, immunohematology, microbiology, chemistry, and more. This is a contract position located at Fort Harrison VAMC.

The Medical Technologist will perform a range of manual and automated procedures requiring independent judgment and technical proficiency. The role involves developing, evaluating, and validating laboratory procedures and results, as well as providing education to healthcare professionals. The incumbent will also ensure adherence to quality control systems, collaborate in patient diagnosis and treatment, and follow patient safety and infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform tests on various biological specimens using both manual and automated techniques.

Work in multiple laboratory areas including Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, and Phlebotomy.

Validate laboratory procedures and results with minimal technical supervision.

Monitor quality control systems and collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Adhere to established patient safety and infection control protocols.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Certification: ASCP, American Medical Technologists, or American Association of Bioanalytic certification required.

BLS Certification is required.

Education: Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory science or a related science.

Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience.

Technical Proficiency: Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. Must demonstrate technical proficiency in fulfilling laboratory requirements.

Work Schedule:

Professional Skills

VA Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, including day, evening, and night shifts.

Day shifts: 0600-1430, 0700-1530, 0800-1630

Evening shifts: 1200-2030, 1400-2130, 1400-2230

Night shifts: 2000-0630, 2200-0630

FTE Definition: A full-time equivalent (FTE) is defined as a minimum of 80 hours every two weeks, excluding holidays. The minimum number of board-certified staff required to be on-site is 8 during business hours.

Additional Information: The contractor will be responsible for providing coverage during staff vacancies (due to sick leave, vacations, etc.) and additional coverage as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Application Deadline:
Submit your application by 09/25/2024 before 12 noon EST.