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Medical Technologist
United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Shreveport, LA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Medical Technologist position at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center involves performing a wide range of laboratory procedures, including advanced and complex testing. The role requires working off-hour shifts, specifically from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. The technologist will be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring quality control, and providing excellent service as part of a healthcare team. This position is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs and is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
Responsibilities
- Perform a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing and tasks of the medical laboratory technologist occupation.
- Evaluate and solve problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.
- Maintain and document the optimal functioning of laboratory equipment, including calibration and preventive maintenance.
- Perform and document quality control and assurance activities related to test performance.
- Adhere to practices and regulations governing biohazardous/personal safety and security in the workplace.
- Identify discrepancies, solve problems, and present solutions regarding test results and methodologies.
- Communicate effectively and courteously while working as a healthcare team member.
- Organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A bachelor's degree or higher in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a related science.
- Completion of a medical technology clinical practice program accredited by recognized agencies.
- Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by recognized certification bodies.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Nice-to-haves
- Comprehensive knowledge of professional medical technology principles and practices.
- Experience with laboratory quality control and assurance procedures.
- Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory instrumentation.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
- 37-50 days of annual paid time off (including annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays).
- Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment.
- Childcare subsidy for eligible employees after 60 days of employment.
- Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with contributions by VA.
- Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance options.
