*HCA Solutions* is seeking a qualified *Medical Technologist *to work at the VA Medical Center, a government facility, in Baltimore, MD.

_How is HCA Solutions different from any other staffing agency? We hire you as an employee of HCA and not as a contractor. This comes with the options to enroll in medical, dental and vision benefits as well as supplemental coverages and 401k. We also offer paid time off._

We provide our employees with vacation, sick time and paid holidays. We also offer short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to our employees.

This is a full-time, W2 position, offering long-term placement.

*Shifts Available:*
* Overnight 12:00a - 8:00a
* Evening 4:00p - 12:00a

*Medical Technologist Duties:*
* Performs a full range of technical services in the laboratory as required by their specialty.
* Performs specimen collection/phlebotomy to obtain the appropriate specimen for testing.
* Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis, insuring that the physiologic state of the specimen properties is maintained.
* Selects, performs, evaluates and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.
* Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.
* Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Performs instrument maintenance, quality control, calibration, instrument troubleshooting, etc. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.
* Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures. Correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.
* Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results.
* Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by a physician and reports them directly.
* Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system and for the editing and verification of the results recorded into the computer system.
* Tests ordered as STAT must have results verified and released into the LIS within one (1) hour.
* Reporting/Documentation Requirements. Releases verified (within quality control guidelines) patient results to the LIS. All patient test results are entered and verified into the VA computer system, VISTA/Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). All analyzers are interfaced, but the tech is responsible for checking the results for accuracy before verifying. Some manual entry of results will be necessary such as manual WBC Differentials, microscopics and kit or manual testing. This includes documentation of physician notification of critical lab results. Quality Control is documented in the appropriate logs for each department.
* The medical technologist must be competent to complete procedures in the areas of (Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis, Toxicology, limited Microbiology, and Immunohematology (Blood Bank). The generalist will perform as an experienced phlebotomist. The generalist will demonstrate full competency in these sections of the laboratory. The technologist must have a good working knowledge of every section within the clinical laboratory to maximize the workforce and cover when emergency and/or shortage of personnel situations demonstrate a need.

*Requirements:*
* Candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as an MT or CLS given by the ASCP or AMT.
* Minimum of (2) years experience.
* Licensure: Applicable state requirements must be met for licensure
* Current BLS Certification
* Minimum of three (3) professional references
* Be trained and experienced in patient care.
* Have at least one-year experience working in direct patient care; ambulatory or emergency care preferred
* Be capable of providing nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients.
* Have documented training and skills verification.
* Shall possess basic proficiency in spoken and written English

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Schedule:
* Night shift
* Overnight shift



Application Question(s):
* Do you have experience in Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Microbiology departments?
* What is your desired wage for this position?

Experience:
* medical technology: 2 years (Preferred)
* blood bank/transfusion medicine: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* ASCP or AMT Certification (Required)


Work Location: In person