Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Palo Alto, CA

Job Title: MT/CLS

No of Positions: 7 FTE

Specialty: Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Serology, Bacteriology, Immunohematology

Place of Work: Palo Alto, CA

Site: VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)

Location: 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304-2201

Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of 4 one-year extension

Shift Schedule: Lab operates 24/7. Shifts are Sunday Saturday, 8.5 hours including a 30-minute unpaid lunch:

• Day: 0800 1630
• Evening: 1530 0000
• Swing: 1200 2030
• Night: 2200 0630

Overtime as needed with prior Manager/Supervisor approval.

Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 to 8 weeks

Certifications:

• ASCP or AMT

Education: Bachelor's degree; graduate of a NAACLS-accredited medical technology program

Experience needed: Minimum 1 year (inclusive of clinical training) within the past 5 years

Special Skills needed:

• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Computer literate; direct EMR documentation
• VISTA/CPRS proficiency preferred (new EMR system may roll out during POP; VA will provide training)
• Ability to perform phlebotomy (blood cultures, compatibility samples) as needed

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures.
• Evaluate, prepare, and process specimens for analysis.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Perform and document quality control activities.
• Review, validate, and report laboratory results, including critical findings.
• Accession and process specimens for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and work areas.
• Perform phlebotomy as required.

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