Medical Technologist

Terrestris, LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

11 federal paid holidays

Job summary

Terrestris, LLC in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Medical Technologist to support the Veteran community. Open to Locum or Travel candidates. Pay starts at $40.80+ per hour with multiple shifts and a location at 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, NAACLS-accredited program, and ASCP/AMT certification with at least 1 year of recent experience. VA experience and VISTA/CPRS familiarity are pluses. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• NAACLS-accredited medical technology program required.
• ASCP or AMT certification/registration required.
• At least 1 year of lab experience in the past 5 years.
• VA experience is a plus.
• VISTA/CPRS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated and manual lab procedures in chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology.
• Evaluate specimen suitability and prepare specimens for analysis.
• Select, perform, and monitor test procedures; address malfunctions.
• Conduct quality control and calibrate/maintain instruments.
• Correlate data with patient information and report results.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Process specimens in VA LIS; edit and verify results in the system.

Skills

ASCP/AMT certification

VISTA proficiency

CPRS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology program

Tools

VISTA system

CPRS

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge?

Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Medical Technologist to support the Veteran community in the Palo Alto, CA area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights:

• Logistics:
  • Pay: $ 40.80+ per hour.
  • Schedule: All Shifts
  • Location: 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304
• Requirements:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
  • A Bachelor’s degree
  • Graduate of a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).
  • Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
  • At least 1 year of experience (inclusive of clinical training) within the past 5 years.
  • Previous experience with the VA is a plus.
  • Proficiency in the use of the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) system and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) is a plus.
• Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • 11 federal paid holidays

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team?

In 2026, Terrestris was ranked 26 out of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What does a typical day look like for the Medical Technologist?

You will:

• Shifts:
  • Day Shift: Sunday through Saturday, 0800 – 1630
  • Evening Shift: Sunday through Saturday, 1530 – 0000
  • Swing Shift: Sunday through Saturday, 1200 – 2030
  • Night Shift: Sunday through Saturday, 2200 - 0630
  • Overtime on an as-needed basis
• Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology according to established protocols.
• Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting a new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are maintained.
• Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and /or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
• Calibrate, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes repairs.
• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
• Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the ordering provider and reports them directly.
• Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system
• Edit and verify results recorded into the computer system.
• Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the work area.
• Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for in-house testing or sends out to reference laboratories.
• Perform phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility samples on an as-needed basis.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• A Bachelor’s degree
• Graduate from a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).
• Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• At least 1 year of experience (inclusive of clinical training) within the past 5 years.
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.
• Proficiency in the use of the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA) system and the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) is a plus.

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.