Medical Technologist - ASCP or AMT Certified

Kelly; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Kelly Government Solutions as a Medical Technologist in Chicago to provide essential lab services for veterans. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science and certification from ASCP or AMT, alongside responsibilities for executing complex lab procedures and ensuring high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science required.
• Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) is mandatory.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the last three years required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures.
• Evaluate specimen suitability and maintain quality control.
• Generate laboratory results and assist with patient specimen collection.

Skills

Automated laboratory procedures

Quality control procedures

Specimen preparation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science

Certification from ASCP or AMT

Current BLS certification

Job description

Medical Technologist - ASCP or AMT Certified

Medical Technologist - ASCP or AMT Certified

This range is provided by Kelly. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $38.00/hr

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Senior scientific recruiter supporting the NIH, ARPA-H, VA, and other federal agencies as part of Kelly Government Solutions

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government. Our dedicated healthcare providers are transforming lives through cutting-edge research, comprehensive assessments, and exceptional care. Join Kelly Government Solutions as a certified medical technologist to serve veterans receiving care at theVA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. This full-time role ensures that our Veterans receive the care and benefits they have earned through service to our country.

DETAILS

• Work Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 3:30 PM
• Work Location: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL

TASKS

(1) 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.

(2) Evaluate the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepare specimens for analysis; ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are maintained.

(3) Select, perform, evaluate, and monitor the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.

(4) Conduct quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintain proper records for quality control reports.

(5) Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments. Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring

(6) Perform additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognize abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.

(7) Generate laboratory results from the work area for entry into the laboratory computer system.

(8) Edit and verify results recorded into the computer system.

(9) Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package

(10) Assist with and perform patient specimen collection as needed along with administrative support for the area

QUALIFICATIONS

(1) Minimum of bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science from a clinical laboratory science program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

(2) Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT)

(3) Minimum of one year experience in the last three years.

(4) Current BLS certification

(5) US citizenship as per contract requirements to complete background check and security clearance processes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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