Prime Physicians

Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Palo Alto, CA

Palo Alto, CA, US

Onsite
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about 1 month ago
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Summary

Job Title: MT/CLS
No of Positions: 7 FTE
Specialty: Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology, Serology, Bacteriology, Immunohematology
Place of Work: Palo Alto, CA
Site: VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)
Location: 3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304-2201
Duration: 1-year contract with the possibility of 4 one-year extension
Shift Schedule: Lab operates 24/7. Shifts are Sunday–Saturday, 8.5 hours including a 30-minute unpaid lunch:
  • Day: 0800–1630
  • Evening: 1530–0000
  • Swing: 1200–2030
  • Night: 2200–0630
Overtime as needed with prior Manager/Supervisor approval.
Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 to 8 weeks
Certifications:
  • ASCP or AMT
Education: Bachelor's degree; graduate of a NAACLS-accredited medical technology program
Experience needed: Minimum 1 year (inclusive of clinical training) within the past 5 years
Special Skills needed:
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Computer literate; direct EMR documentation
  • VISTA/CPRS proficiency preferred (new EMR system may roll out during POP; VA will provide training)
  • Ability to perform phlebotomy (blood cultures, compatibility samples) as needed
Responsibilities:
  • Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures.
  • Evaluate, prepare, and process specimens for analysis.
  • Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
  • Perform and document quality control activities.
  • Review, validate, and report laboratory results, including critical findings.
  • Accession and process specimens for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
  • Maintain laboratory supplies and work areas.
  • Perform phlebotomy as required.

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