Medical Technologist (MT)

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Medical Technologists 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

• Accredited Bachelors degree in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related science (i.e. biology, chemistry, etc.) AND completion of an accredited medical technology clinical practice program (i.e. NAACLS, CAAHEP, ABHES)

OR

• Accredited (NACCLS) Bachelors-level degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a related program
• Graduate from a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
• Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• Minimum one (1) year experience within the past five (1) years
• Previous experience working in a VA laboratory environment is highly 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

All candidates must be able to:

• 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.