VA Medical Technologist (Augusta, ME)

Company Description

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com

Job Description

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program.  The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and provide services outlined below: 

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is looking for an individual who is an experienced Medical Technologist to perform complex laboratory tests and analysis to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results. They utilize advanced laboratory techniques and equipment to provide critical data for patient care and medical decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine chemistry testing on automated instrumentation (Abbott Architect ci8200, Abbott Alinity, Advanced Instruments Osmos, Polymedco OC80, manual chemistry tests) as well as routine daily and weekly quality control, and instrument maintenance.  
• Perform routine chemistry and urinalysis testing on automated instrumentation (Beckman Coulter Urinalysis, Advanced Instruments Osmos, Polymedco OC80, manual urinalysis and chemistry tests) as well as routine daily and weekly quality control, and instrument maintenance.  
• Perform routine blood bank duties to include cross matching, antibody screening and identification, selected cell panels, processing in blood and blood products as part of weekly issue or emergency requests, and routine daily and weekly quality control procedures using tube and gel technology.  
• Perform routine hematology and coagulation testing on automated instrumentation (Sysmex, ACL Top, Alcor iSed, manual hematology and coagulation tests) as well as routine daily and weekly quality control, and instrument maintenance.  
• Perform routine microbiology testing including manual and automated testing. These duties shall include plating, gram staining, reading plates, subbing plates, Microscan setup, PCR testing, and other microbiology routine procedures.  
• The employee will perform patient phlebotomy and sample processing. 
• Perform patient and QC testing according to established protocols and active in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing (PT) Program.  
• Independently test, evaluate, documents, and report patient testing and Quality Control (QC); identify, documents, and resolve any collection, processing, testing or reporting issues. 
• Positively identify patients prior to sample collection and samples prior to testing or aliquoting. 
• Safeguards electronic and paper patient information.  
• Independently test, evaluate, document, and report patient testing and Quality Control (QC). 
• Identify, document, and resolve any collection, processing, testing or reporting issues.  
• Assure patient-centered care and provide service in a manner that is professional and avoid complaints from all stakeholders and customers. 
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.     

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above. 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:  

• Certification as a medical technologist obtained through a nationally recognized accrediting agency. 
• Must possess 3 years of recent experience in chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, hematology, coagulation, and microbiology. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

Education Required: 

• Board Certification: Medical Technologists must be a nationally certified Medical Technologists (MT, MLS or CLS).  
• All continuing education courses required for maintaining certification must be always kept up to date. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. 
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate. 
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. 
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance. 

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.