HCA Solutions is currently seeking qualified Medical Technologists for the VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Positions are full time, (Weekend/Holiday - off shifts also available) contract, with a base year with extension possible up to five years. Facility needs Medical Technologist Generalists, as well as Technologists with Chemistry specialty and Technologists with Microbiology specialty.

JOB DUTIES:

• Accessions clinical pathology specimens
• Principal responsibilities involve performing testing on blood and body fluids in Chemistry primarily but if needed in Microbiology, Hematology or Blood Bank, VA will request specific specialty
• Knowledge of appropriate medical laboratory testing procedures.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory safety practices.
• Skill in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and calibration of diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain required records and reports.
• Ability to train and supervise subordinate laboratory or clinic personnel.

Examples of Work

• Collects, cultivates, isolates, identifies and analyzes specimens; cuts, stains and mounts tissue sections for microscopic analysis; and groups, types and cross-matches blood donors and recipients to assure compatibility.
• Reviews the testing activities of subordinate laboratory or clinic personnel by assisting in test problem resolution, ensuring that quality control standards are met and maintained, and assisting with equipment maintenance.
• Performs required maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Maintains required state and federal documentation and prepares final reports.
• Conducts appropriate clinical test preparation and processing procedures and microscopic analysis of test results.
• Prepares and sends specimens to reference laboratories as necessary.
• Inventories and orders supplies.

• Current, detailed resume
• (3) Letters of reference
• Graduated from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences approved Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician program AS OR BS AND
• Possess OR is eligible to take exam for the MLS or MLT certification from American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent nationally recognized medical technologist/technician certification or categorical certification in medical laboratory science.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience within the last three (3) years
• Proof of TB Test, within the past year
• Proof of Covid Vaccination

Medical Technologist Preferred Qualification

• 2-3 years’ experience in an acute care setting
• Experience in multiple laboratory sections
• Experience working independently with complex specimens preferred