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MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (MLT/CLT)
NOW OFFERING A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $1,500!!!*
GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Building 163
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, Texas 76502
OVERVIEW:
Certified Medical Laboratory Technicians/Clinical Laboratory Technicians (MLT/CLT) will provide diagnostic testing services to The Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System in Temple, Texas.
Must possess comprehensive knowledge of professional Medical Laboratory Technician principles, practices, concepts, and theories providing for sound independent work.
Must possess comprehensive knowledge of laboratory quality control, quality assurance procedures, and principles of performance improvement providing for sound independent work.
GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION:
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
Building 163
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, Texas 76502
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT/CLT):
- Technician must have a 2-year Associates in Applied Science Degree
- Technician must have a minimum of two (2) years of laboratory experience
- Technician must be American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or American Medical Technologists (AMT) certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician/Clinical Laboratory Technician.
COMPENSATION: $27.72 per hour plus an additional $4.57 per hour for Health & Welfare
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Is expected to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results
- Will perform, evaluate, interpret, correlate, and validate the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results
- Requires a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision
- Will be required to monitor quality control systems and measures
- Requires the ability to interpret and apply complex written instructions
- Must utilize basic knowledge of laboratory equipment and be able to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation
- May need to resolve problems encountered in the laboratory
- Must be able to communicate, consult, and interact with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education
- Will perform a broad range of laboratory procedures, including advanced and complex laboratory procedures. Must be able to recognize deviation from expected results and use scientific principles to analyze and correct problems
- Evaluate and solve problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis accounting for physiologic processes and requirements
- Maintain and document the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Use, calibrate, and identify malfunctions; repair and perform preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Troubleshoot issues with laboratory instruments and resolve problems. Diagnose deviations in test performance due to instrument malfunction
- Perform and document quality control and quality assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement
- Identify discrepancies, solve problems, and present solutions
- Answer inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors that influence test results. Interpret results and suggest followup test selection or procedures
- Must meet all acceptable quality and productivity standards as defined by Chief, P&LMS or designee
- Other duties as assigned
Experience on the following analyzers is preferred:
- Sysmex XN3100 Hematology Analyzer & Slide Maker Stainer
- Sysmex Cellavision Digital Imaging
- Diagnostica STAR Max Coagulation Analyzer
- Beckman Iris Velocity & IQ Select Urinalysis Analyzer
- Beckman Coulter AU5800 Chemistry Analyzer
- Beckman Coulter DxI800 Immunoassay Analyzer
- Beckman Coulter Power Express Automation Line
- Osmometer
POSITION TIMING: Immediate hire upon completion of required background investigation and security package.
BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents Birthday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
*Restrictions apply. Ask for details.
Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. LTSi also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. LTSi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualifications
Salary : $27 - $28
