Medical Technologist - Spectrum Healthcare Resources
Danville, IL
About the Job
Job Description
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an Exciting Potential Opportunity for a Medical Technologist to join the dedicated team supporting the VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville, Virginia!
This role offers a unique chance to contribute your skills in a cutting-edge healthcare environment, making a real difference in the lives of veterans.
Job Requirements:
- Degree: Bachelor's degree
- Education: Graduate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited medical technology program.
- Certification: Current certification or registration with the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT).
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 5 years.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform a full range of laboratory procedures—both automated and manual—in areas such as chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology.
- Ensure specimen suitability for analysis, and request new specimens when necessary to maintain accuracy.
- Select, perform, and monitor test procedures, swiftly recognizing and resolving malfunctions to ensure smooth operation.
- Conduct quality control procedures on lab equipment and reagents, maintaining detailed records for quality assurance.
- Calibrate and maintain instruments, ensuring they operate according to standards and making simple repairs when needed.
- Analyze test data in relation to patient history and medications to ensure accuracy, and run additional tests when abnormal results arise.
- Communicate urgent abnormal results directly to physicians, ensuring quick attention to critical findings.
- Input and verify results in the laboratory computer system, ensuring all data is accurately recorded and verified.
- Maintain specialized supplies for the lab area, ensuring proper stock levels.
- Accession and receive samples into the VA laboratory system for both in-house and reference lab testing.
- Perform phlebotomy, including drawing blood cultures and compatibility samples.
This is an exciting chance to advance your career in a supportive environment while delivering top-tier healthcare to veterans. If you have a passion for precision and excellence in lab work, we want to hear from you!
For More Information Contact:
Laura Hatcher
314-744-4156
Laura_Hatcher@spectrumhealth.com
Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
