Laboratory - Medical Technologist

EGA Associates, LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EGA Associates, LLC in Tennessee is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist for a prospective contract assignment. The MT will be nationally certified with at least three years of recent experience across chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, hematology, coagulation, and microbiology, and must hold ASCP certification and BLS through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities include performing routine tests on automated and manual instruments, ensuring quality control, and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Nationally certified Medical Technologist with three (3) years of recent chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, hematology, coagulation, and microbiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemistry testing on automated instrumentation and manual chemistry tests with QC and maintenance.
• Perform routine urinalysis and related testing on automated and manual platforms with QC and maintenance.
• Perform blood bank duties including cross matching, antibody screening/identification, and routine QC procedures.
• Perform hematology and coagulation testing on automated instruments with QC and maintenance.

Skills

ASCP

AHA BLS

3 years experience

Education

Nationally certified Medical Technologist

Job description

Future Opportunity!

Qualifications:

• 3 years of recent experience
• ASCP required
• AHA BLS

Education & Experience

• The Medical Technologist(s) assigned by the Contractor to perform the services covered by this contract is a nationally certified Medical Technologist with three (3) years of recent chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, hematology, coagulation, and microbiology experience.

Certification

• The Medical Technologist(s) assigned by the Contractor must be a nationally certified Medical Technologist(s)

Hours/Shifts

• The employee may also be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime. However, on call or standby duties will NOT be required.
• Contractor’s personnel shall be available and present during specified tour of duty hours at their assigned VAMC which will be established, and may be revised, as deemed appropriate for patient care by the Chief of Staff.

Technical Requirements

The Contractor’s personnel may work in multiple areas of the lab as determined by the needs of the service at that time and shall be responsible for providing the following services:

• Chemistry: The employee will be expected to perform routine chemistry testing on automated instrumentation (Abbott Architect ci8200, Abbott Alinity, Tosoh G8, Advanced Instruments Osmos, Polymedco OC80, manual chemistry tests) as well as routine daily and weekly quality control, and instrument maintenance.
• Urinalysis: The employee will be expected to perform routine chemistry and urinalysis testing on automated instrumentation (Iris, Advanced Instruments Osmos, Polymedco OC80, manual chemistry tests) as well as routine daily and weekly quality control, and instrument maintenance.
• Blood Bank: The employee will be expected to perform routine blood bank duties to include cross matching, antibody screening and identification, selected cell panels, processing in blood and blood products as part of weekly issue or emergency requests, and routine daily and weekly quality control procedures using tube and gel technology.
• Hematology/Coagulation: The employee will be expected to perform routine hematology and coagulation testing on automated instrumentation (Sysmex XN, ACL Top, Alcor iSed, manual hematology and coagulation tests) as well as routine daily and weekly quality control, and instrument maintenance.

Safety

• As part of safety, positively identifies patients prior to sample collection and samples prior to testing or aliquoting.
• As part of safety and safeguards electronic and paper patient information.
• Independently tests, evaluates, documents, and reports patient testing and Quality Control (QC); identifies, documents, and resolves any collection, processing, testing or reporting issues.
• Independently tests, evaluates documents and reports patient testing and QC; identifies, documents, and resolves any collection, processing, testing, or reporting issues.
• Assures patient-centered care and provides service in a manner that is professional and will avoid complaints from all stakeholders and customers.

This is an anticipated opportunity. EGA is currently identifying qualified candidates in support of a potential future contract. The position is contingent upon contract award, client approval, funding availability, and successful completion of all applicable screening, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.