Medical Technologists and Technicians – Long term opportunity in Texas

Medical Technologists and Technicians needed!
Specialty:  Medical Technologists/Clinical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Laboratory Technicians/Clinical Lab Technicians
Client:  VAMC

Location: Temple, TX

Dates coverage is needed:  early July – 1 year (with option to extend) Schedule/Shifts Times:  Monday – Friday, 8a – 4:30p

Duties:

• Will perform a broad range of laboratory procedures, including advanced and complex laboratory procedures. Must be able to recognize deviation from expected results and use scientific principles to analyze and correct problems
• Maintain and document the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment. Use, calibrate, and identify malfunctions; repair and perform preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Perform and document quality control and quality assurance activities and corrective actions related to test performance using statistical principles and theories of performance improvement
• Answer inquiries regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, test sensitivity, and specific factors which influence test results. Interpret results and suggest follow‐up test selection or procedures

Requirements: 

Medical Technologist: Bachelor of Science Degree,  Certification from Nationally recognized accrediting agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT etc), minimum of 2 years experience,

Medical Technician: 2 year Associates in Applied Science Degree, Certification from Nationally recognized accrediting agency (ASCP, NCA),

Experience on the following analyzers is preferred:

i. Sysmex XN3100 Hematology Analyzer & Slide Maker Stainer

ii. Sysmex Cellavision Digital Imaging

iii. Diagnostica STA‐R Max Coagulation Analyzer

iv. Beckman Iris Velocity & IQ Select Urinalysis Analyzer

v. Beckman Coulter AU5800 Chemistry Analyzer

vi. Beckman Coulter DxI800 Immunoassay Analyzer

vii. Beckman Coulter Power Express Automation Line

viii. Osmometer