Medical Technologist

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Pay: $45-$55 / hour
Specialty: Generalist
Job Type: Travel
Job Shift: 8 Hour Nights
Contract: 6 Months
Credential Required: Resume / CV, 2 References, Office of Inspector General (OIG), System for Award Management (SAM)/General Services Administration (GSA) Competency: Skills Checklist
Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Laboratory Certification

Duties:

In this multifaceted role spanning various disciplines, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology, you will be responsible for conducting tests and analyzing a wide range of biological specimens. This includes blood, tissue samples, and more, all of which are assessed using both manual and automated techniques.

Your duties encompass, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing Diverse Tests: Conducting a variety of tests on biological specimens and environmental samples using both manual and automated methods.
• Multidisciplinary Laboratory Work: Engaging in a range of laboratory disciplines such as chemistry, microbiology, immunology, hematology, and immunohematology.
• Problem Solving: Evaluating and resolving issues related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis, taking into consideration physiological processes and specific requirements.
• Daily Lab Operations: Executing day-to-day laboratory operations, including routine testing, quality control, regular maintenance of instrumentation, and troubleshooting.
• Procedure Development: Developing, performing, evaluating, interpreting, correlating, and validating the accuracy of laboratory procedures and their results.
• Quality Control: Monitoring quality control systems and measures to ensure the precision and reliability of test outcomes.
• Education: Providing educational support for laboratory healthcare professionals and the general public, as needed.
• Problem Identification and Solutions: Identifying discrepancies, solving problems, and proposing effective solutions.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintaining and documenting the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment, identifying malfunctions, performing necessary repairs, and conducting preventive maintenance. This also involves diagnosing deviations in test performance resulting from instrument malfunctions.
• Quality Assurance: Performing and documenting quality control and assurance activities, along with implementing corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Results Interpretation: Addressing inquiries about test results, methodology, specificity, sensitivity, and other relevant factors. You will interpret results and recommend follow-up tests when necessary.
• Effective Communication: Communicating effectively and courteously while collaborating as a vital member of the healthcare team. This includes delivering exceptional service as defined by the customer, which encompasses healthcare providers, patients, and others. You will also provide direction and guidance based on the underlying principles of laboratory testing.
  

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens to apply for this job.
• Drug Screening: All candidates provisionally chosen for VA employment in a position requiring testing are subject to a urinalysis to detect illegal drug use before their appointment. Refusal to undergo testing will result in the denial of employment with the VA.
• Selective Service Registration: Males born after December 31, 1959, are required to be registered with the Selective Service.
• Proficiency in English: Proficiency in both written and spoken English is mandatory.
• Probationary Period: Successful candidates may be expected to complete a probationary period.
• Background/Security Investigation: Applicants are subject to background and security investigations.
• Onboarding Process: Selected applicants will be guided through an online onboarding process.
• Pre-Employment Physical Examination: Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Influenza Vaccination Program: Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• COVID-19 Vaccination Program: Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP). Please refer to the "Additional Information" section below for further details.

Qualifications:

For this position, please note the following:

1. U.S. Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Non-citizens may only be considered if there are no qualified citizens available as per VA Policy.
2. Education and/or Experience: You must meet one of the following educational or experiential criteria:
   • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and completion of an accredited medical technology clinical practice program.
   • Bachelor's degree with specific coursework and two years of relevant post-certification clinical laboratory experience.
   • Bachelor's degree with specific coursework and five years of clinical laboratory experience.
   • Foreign graduates must meet specific equivalency requirements or obtain certification eligibility through recognized agencies.
3. Certification: Possess certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) from specified accrediting bodies.
4. English Proficiency: Proficiency in both spoken and written English as per VA Handbook 5005 is required.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens to apply for this job.Drug Screening: All candidates provisionally chosen for VA employment in a position requiring testing are subject to a urinalysis to detect illegal drug use before their appointment. Refusal to undergo testing will result in the denial of employment with the VA.Selective Service Registration: Males born after December 31, 1959, are required to be registered with the Selective Service.Proficiency in English: Proficiency in both written and spoken English is mandatory.Probationary Period: Successful candidates may be expected to complete a probationary period.Background/Security Investigation: Applicants are subject to background and security investigations.Onboarding Process: Selected applicants will be guided through an online onboarding process.Pre-Employment Physical Examination: Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment physical examination.Influenza Vaccination Program: Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).COVID-19 Vaccination Program: Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP). Please refer to the "Additional Information" section below for further details.