Medical Technician

Job Summary Job Title: Medical TechnologistLocation: Danville VA Medical Center, 1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832-5100Contract Duration: January 1, 2025 – January 1, 2030Compensation: $33.97 per hourShift Schedule:1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 . – 4:30 .2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:30 . – MidnightOvertime on an as-needed basisLaboratory staff must be present during normal business hours as established by the Chief of Laboratory. Hours may be revised as needed for patient care.Position Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Medical Technologist to perform a wide range of laboratory procedures, both automated and manual, in accordance with established protocols. The ideal candidate will have expertise in various areas such as chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology. The Medical Technologist will be responsible for specimen analysis, quality control, instrument calibration, and ensuring the accuracy of lab results. Additionally, the role involves maintaining laboratory records and performing phlebotomy as required. Primary Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: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 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 simple repairs.Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlates quantitative data with patient data (., history, medications) to verify results.Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer systemEdit 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 send outs to reference laboratories.Perform phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility samples. Minimum Qualifications Skills and Experience:Minimum of one year experience within the past 5 years required.Ability to perform a variety of testing procedures with precision and attention to detail.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.Educational Requirements:Bachelor’ DegreeEducation – Graduate from a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).Certification Requirements:Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT).