Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Ansible Government Solutions; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions is recruiting Medical Laboratory Technicians for the Reno VA Medical Center in Reno, NV. The role involves performing full-range clinical lab testing across chemistry, hematology, blood bank, urinalysis, and coagulation, with emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualified candidates will have an associate degree or higher, ASCP-BOC or AMT MLT certification, and relevant experience. On-site shift duties include weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field from an accredited program.
• Certification as MLT by ASCP-BOC or AMT is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of clinical laboratory testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, and Coagulation.
• Analyze patient specimens and report results per policies and procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Ensure quality control and QA standards and document activities.
• Review and release test results with accuracy and timely turnaround.
• Maintain records in the LIS and support patient care.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Calibration

Specimen handling

LIS documentation

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or higher

ASCP-BOC or AMT MLT certification

1 year experience preferred

Tools

Abbott Alinity ci

Sysmex analyzers

ACL TOP

Bio-Rad IH-500

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Medical Laboratory Technicians to support the Reno VA Medical Center located at 975 Kirman Ave, Reno, NV 89502. Shift schedule is typically Sunday-Wednesday 10-hour shifts. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers. Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of clinical laboratory testing in the areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, and Coagulation
• Analyze patient specimens and accurately report laboratory results in accordance with established laboratory policies and procedures
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance standards are met and document all required laboratory activities
• Review, verify, and release test results while maintaining accuracy and timely turnaround times
• Perform specimen processing, preparation, handling, and storage according to laboratory protocols
• Recognize instrument malfunctions and testing discrepancies and take appropriate corrective actions
• Adhere to all laboratory safety, infection control, regulatory, and accreditation requirements
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within the laboratory information system (LIS)
• Collaborate with laboratory staff, providers, and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care
• Participate in training, competency assessments, and continuing education activities as required
• Support operational needs of the laboratory, including weekend, holiday, and off-shift coverage as necessary

Qualifications

• An Associate or higher degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution, or military MLT training and experience
• Completion of a medical technician practice program and certified as an MLT by the ASCP-BOC or AMT
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years – PREFERRED
• Experience operating any of the following analyzers is strongly preferred:
• Chemistry: Abbott Alinity ci
• Hematology: Sysmex
• Coagulation: ACL TOP
• Urinalysis: Sysmex
• Blood Bank: Bio-Rad IH-500
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory medicine techniques and practices
• Demonstrated education and clinical training in the practice of laboratory medicine
• No sponsorship available

Physical Demands

• 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

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.