Medical Technologist

*Ghost RX *is currently looking for a *Medical Laboratory Technologist* to work a full time contract position at the *Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA.*

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis, ensuring 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.
* Calibrate, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring.

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 the 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.

Shifts:
* *Monday – Friday with Rotating Weekends 3:30pm – Midnight*
* *Monday – Friday with Rotating Weekends Midnight – 6:30am*
* *Monday – Friday with Rotating Weekends Noon – 8:30pm *

*PAY RATES AVERAGE $60/ hour for this contract opportunity based on your level of experience matching the job duties.*

Ideal Candidate:
* *Must currently possess the appropriate certification as a Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCPBOR) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).*
* *B.S. degree in a Biological Sciences-related field*
* *2-5 years of laboratory experience*

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overnight shift

Education:
* Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:
* Clinical laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* AMT or ASCP (Required)

Work Location: In person

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