Medical Technologist - Compass Government Solutions, LLC

Compass Government Solutions, LLC is a Woman-Owned Small Business dedicated to their True North, which are their principles and goals. These principles are used every day to govern them through their work and relationships when supporting their client with measurable outcomes. To accomplish their mission critical objectives, the leadership team at CGS brings over 50 years of collective executive experience providing full-service Health and Wellness services, Administrative Support Services, Research and Program Management and pilot program execution to federal government agencies nationwide and OCONUS. Our services support the Military Service Member, the Veteran and federal personnel support of health concerns, returning to duty, to their families and their communities and bettering short and long-term outcomes, through integrated healthcare and research.

Compass Government Solutions is seeking Medical Technologists who are interested in providing on-site support at the Danville, Illinois VA Medical Center. In preparation to bid on the associated government contract, we are seeking qualified candidates that are willing to be included in our proposal as an interested and skilled individual. As the Medical Technologist, your primary responsibility will be to test fluid and tissue samples to help physicians properly diagnose and treat their patients.

Job Requirements

• Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology,
bacteriology, and immunohematology according to established protocols.
• Evaluate the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting a new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis;
ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are 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, standardize, adjust, and maintain 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.
• Evaluate the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlate 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
• Edit and verify results recorded into the computer system.
• Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the work area.
• Accession and receive samples into the VA laboratory information system package for in-house
testing or send outs to reference laboratories.
• Perform phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility samples
• Must be able to work to work
o 1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
o 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. – Midnight
o Overtime on an as-needed basis

• Degree – bachelor’s degree
• Education – Graduate from a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science
(NAACLS).
• Certification – Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical
Technologist (AMT).
• Experience: Minimum one-year experience within the past 5 years
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained or issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), an organization recognized by the AHA, or
Military Training Network (MTN) and maintained during their work at the VA.

Some of the benefits offered to our full-time employees include:

• Competitive Salary
• Accrued paid time off
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Health and Wellness benefit to help cover medical costs
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401k Plan

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability