Medical Technologist

Established in 1994 NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. Were a dynamic and growing health care organization offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team where integrity respect accountability and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your lifes best work.

Pay:$30.00 per hour.

Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist provides onsite clinical laboratory testing services in support of the VA Maine Healthcare System. The position performs a full range of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis treatment and monitoring of eligible VA beneficiaries. 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.

Key Duties 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

• Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Science Clinical Laboratory Science Medical Technology or a related biological chemical or physical science field; or equivalent education and training acceptable to the Government.
• Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Medical Technologist or equivalent credential from a recognized certifying body such as ASCP AMT or equivalent if required by the solicitation or VA facility.
• Demonstrated experience performing clinical laboratory testing in a hospital medical center reference laboratory or comparable clinical laboratory environment.
• Ability to perform testing accurately and independently under established procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control quality assurance safety and documentation requirements.
• Ability to work onsite at VA Maine HCS / Togus and meet applicable VA onboarding credentialing badging and background requirements.

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.

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