Medical Technologist
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Medical Technologist
Bestica is hiring for the role of Medical Technologist to provide services to Department of Veteran Affairs located at Palo Alto CA 94304.
Description of services: Technologists will perform high complex molecular laboratory testing such as pathogen agnostic whole genome sequencing (for diagnosis of unknown or emerging pathogens) or pathogen specific testing such as antibody/antigen; RT-PCR Multilocus sequence typing (MLST); or whole genome sequencing for diagnosis and treatment decision making in support of the Whole-of-government USG National Biodefense Strategy Diagnostics Joint Capabilities Plan; CDC Laboratory Response Network (LRN); and VA Public Health preparedness and response requirements (including laboratory surveillance lookback and outbreak investigations and VA response to high consequence infections such as Ebola mpox or H5N1 avian influenza). These complex laboratory tests are not available in VHA clinical addition technologists will perform laboratory information management (LIM) services that connect all VA medical center laboratories with PHRL given PHRL supports all 150 VA medical centers (VAMC) to provide these services.
Shifts: 40 hours per week
- Hours will be between 8am to 5pm (with one-hour lunch) Monday to Friday including holidays.
- Hours will be between 8am to 5pm (with one-hour lunch) Tuesday to Saturday including holidays.
Location: VA Palo Alto 3801 Miranda Ave. Palo Alto CA 94304.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
- Must currently possess the appropriate certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR).
- B.S. degree in a Biological Sciences-related field and 2-5 years of laboratory experience (especially molecular assays).
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to maintain troubleshoot and repair instrumentation. - Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex written instructions.
- Ability to communicate consult and interact with Laboratory Director Laboratory Supervisor and other members of the healthcare team.
- Knowledge and understanding of laboratory operations and their relationship to the organization is enough to solve testing quality or customer service problems.
- English Language Proficiency.
We at Bestica believe our success is a direct result of hard work and outstanding employee dedication. Our environment is dynamic friendly and collaborative. We foster a positive culture where innovation and synergy are encouraged to build our workplace into a community of like-minded passionate people.
Bestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
