Medical Technologist
Prometheus Federal Services (PFS), a trusted partner to federal health agencies, has an opening for a Medical Technologist. This individual will perform onsite services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs assigned tasks with minimal oversight.
- Performs a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology according to established protocols.
- Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis; ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are maintained.
- Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.
- Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
- Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
- Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
- Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
- Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.
- Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system.
- Edits and verifies results recorded into the computer system.
- Perform validation studies on various equipment in the department.
- Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the work area.
- Performs patient specimen collection as needed i.e. phlebotomy.
- Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal skills and good customer relations with Patients, Families and all other Medical Center Employees.
- Provides general clerical and administrative support for the area.
- Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of one(1) years of recent Phlebotomy experience
- Minimum Bachelors degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from a program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
- Certified by either the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Card issued by the American Heart Association
- Proven ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
- Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship (all jobs)
- Ability to obtain a public trust
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.This position may be subject to client or government vaccination, policy, or requirements that may change from time to time.The work location is flexible if the company approves it, except that the position may not be performed remotely from Colorado.PFS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, remote work, and other benefits to accommodate what matters most to you and your family.
Learn more about PFS Benefits.Note: PFS benefits, compensation, and bonuses are subject to eligibility requirements and other applicable plan or program terms.
