Medical Laboratory Technologist

Job Title:

Medical Laboratory Technologist Location:

Augusta

ME 04330

Duration:

3+Month Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day 06:30

• 15:00
• 17:00
• 22:30
• 20:30
• 06:30

Pay Rate:

$31.00/hr. on W2 without benefits

Position Summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist provides onsite clinical laboratory testing services in support of the Personnel will support day-to-day laboratory operations, specimen processing, quality control, instrument operation, test performance, result verification, and documentation in accordance with VA policies, laboratory protocols, accreditation standards, and applicable federal requirements.

Role and Responsibilities:

Perform clinical laboratory testing in one or more laboratory disciplines, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, serology/immunology, blood bank/transfusion support, or other assigned areas. Receive, accession, process, and prepare patient specimens for analysis. Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and analyzers. Perform quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities in accordance with established procedures. Review test results for accuracy, consistency, and clinical reasonableness before release or escalation. Identify abnormal, critical, or questionable results and follow required notification, repeat-testing, documentation, and escalation procedures. Prepare reagents, stains, controls, standards, and other testing materials as required. Maintain laboratory records, worksheets, instrument logs, QC documentation, and other required records. Follow standard operating procedures, safety policies, infection-control practices, and specimen-handling requirements. Support laboratory workflow by prioritizing stat, routine, and scheduled testing. Assist with validating new or revised test methods, procedures, equipment, or workflows as assigned. Coordinate with VA laboratory staff, clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel to resolve specimen, testing, or result-related issues. Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory work area. Protect patient privacy and handle all health information in accordance with

HIPAA, VA

policy, and applicable privacy/security requirements. Report equipment failures, supply shortages, safety concerns, and testing delays to the appropriate VA point of contact. Perform other related clinical laboratory duties within the scope of training, certification, and contract requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from a regionally accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful completion of a CLS/MT program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization. The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of a 1-year post

• bachelor's certificate program or the last 1 or 2 years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in medical technology.

A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry, Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids. This combination of education and experience must have provided knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements for a science major at an accredited college or university. Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test development, or medical research program experience that provided an understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience is acceptable.

Board Certification:

CLS/MTs assigned by the Contractor must be a nationally certified Medical Technologists (MT, MLS or CLS). All continuing education courses required for maintaining certification must be always kept up to date. Documentation verifying current certification shall be provided by the Contractor to the VA COR on an annual basis for each year of contract performance.

ACLS/BLS

certification is required

Technical Proficiency :

Contractor's employees shall be technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government's requirements, including the ability to speak, understand, read and write English fluently. Contractor shall provide documents upon request of the CO/COR to verify current and ongoing competency, skills, certification and/or licensure related to the provision of care, treatment and/or services performed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience supporting a VA, DoD, federal healthcare facility, hospital laboratory, or high-volume clinical laboratory. Experience with automated chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, or blood bank analyzers. Familiarity with laboratory information systems and electronic medical record workflows. Experience working under CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, or comparable accreditation standards. Ability to support multiple shifts, weekends, holidays, or surge coverage if required by the TOPR. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of clinical laboratory principles, specimen integrity, analytical testing, and result interpretation. Ability to recognize testing errors, instrument issues, specimen problems, and critical values. Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline. Ability to follow written procedures and maintain compliance with laboratory protocols. Effective communication skills for coordination with laboratory staff and clinical personnel. Ability to manage competing testing priorities in a patient-care environment. Professional judgment to escalate issues that may affect patient care, test accuracy, or laboratory operations. Physical /

Work Environment Requirements:

Work is performed onsite in a clinical laboratory setting. May require standing for extended periods, handling biological specimens, using laboratory equipment, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Must comply with all VA safety, infection-control, biohazard, chemical hygiene, and occupational health requirements. May require shift work, weekend, holiday, or after-hours coverage depending on the final TOPR schedule. About our

Company:

• 22nd Century Technologies Inc.

, (TSCTI) is one the fastest growing healthcare staffing companies in the United States. With presence in all 50 States and 6000+ employees nationwide, we have been providing unparallel healthcare and technology staffing services to Public and Private sectors for over 26 years. Started as a technology staffing company in 1997, we have significantly expanded our healthcare practice to both Clinical and Non-Clinical staffing, serving various facilities, healthcare organizations and government agencies. Our ISO certified staffing practices and technology driven staffing procedures

• from recruitment to onboarding, along with an internal pre-vetted resume database of healthcare professionals, enable us to serve our customers with their immediate staffing needs. TSCTI has extensive experience providing Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists and other Allied Health professionals to various states
• California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Vermont, Virginia to name a few, and Our valued relationships with employees as well as commitment to meet and exceed clients' expectations through our exemplary employees proves our competency in today's healthcare staffing industry.

Recognized among "Best Company to Work For" by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients' expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated. 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.