Blood Bank Medical Technologist (MT)

Ansible Government Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,308 - 70,822; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions is seeking qualified Medical Technologists to join the VA Medical Center team in San Diego, CA. The role involves performing advanced laboratory procedures, ensuring optimal equipment functionality, and executing quality control measures. Candidates should possess an accredited degree in medical laboratory science or a related field, along with relevant clinical experience.

The position offers exceptional compensation and benefits, with a pay range of $29.26 to $51.41 hourly, while contributing to vital patient care through laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor's degree in a relevant field with clinical practice program.
• Minimum one year of Medical Technologist experience within the last three years.
• Demonstrated knowledge and clinical training in laboratory medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform a broad range of laboratory procedures in Blood Bank.
• Maintain optimal functioning of laboratory equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Enter and verify laboratory results, analyze deviations, and correct problems.

Skills

Laboratory medicine techniques

Quality control and assurance

Advanced laboratory procedures

Data entry and verification

Education

Accredited bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science

Completion of accredited medical technology clinical practice program

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is recruiting Medical Technologists to support the VA Medical Center located at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161. Services will be delivered to both the Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology divisions of the facility. Exceptional compensation packages with full benefits are available.

Responsibilities

• Rotate on a regular basis through the areas in which they have been trained and are competent.
• Perform a broad range of laboratory procedures in Blood Bank.
• Perform advanced and complex laboratory procedures, recognizing deviation from expected results, analyzing and correcting problems using scientific principles.
• Recognize and communicate pre-defined critical results affecting patient care.
• Maintain optimal functioning of laboratory equipment and keep appropriate documentation; operate, calibrate, identify malfunctions, repair and perform preventive maintenance of laboratory analyzers.
• Perform and document quality control, quality assurance and corrective actions related to test performance using sound statistical principles and theories of performance improvement.
• Enter and verify laboratory results in the computer system; recognize deviations from expected results, analyze and correct problems using scientific principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned relating to the responsibilities of a Medical Technologist.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related science (e.g., biology, chemistry, etc.) AND completion of an accredited medical technology clinical practice program (NAACLS, CAAHEP, ABHES).
• Or accredited bachelor’s degree including 16 semester hours in biological science (one course in microbiology), 16 semester hours in chemistry (one course in organic or biochemistry), and one course in mathematics AND two (2) years of post-certification clinical laboratory experience within the last ten (10) years as a certified Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP-BOC).
• A minimum of one (1) year of Medical Technologist experience within the last three (3) years.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory medicine techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated education and clinical training in the practice of laboratory medicine.
• No sponsorship available.

Pay Range

$29.26 - $51.41 hourly.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

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.