Job Title: Medical Technologist
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Pay: $35.00/hr + $4.95 H&W
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (40 hours/week)
Clearance: Background investigation required
Contract Type: Federal – Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP)
Position Overview:
We are currently seeking a qualified Medical Technologist to join our team and provide full-time clinical laboratory services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. This role will support the Laboratory Medicine Service by performing a wide range of testing and diagnostic analysis across various lab modalities, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Primary Responsibilities:
– Perform lab procedures in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology.
– Analyze and validate specimens, identifying abnormal results and reporting critical values.
– Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain lab instruments and equipment.
– Conduct quality control, calibration, and validation studies to ensure accurate testing.
– Collect patient samples as needed (phlebotomy).
– Document and verify results in VA laboratory information systems.
– Maintain lab inventory and adhere to safety and compliance protocols.
– Communicate professionally with interdisciplinary staff and assist with clerical duties when required.
Minimum Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from an NAACLS-accredited program.
– Certification from ASCP or AMT required.
– Active, unrestricted license in any U.S. state or territory.
– Minimum 1 year of experience in the past 3 years.
– BLS (CPR) certification from AHA or equivalent required.
– Proficiency in EHR systems preferred (VISTA/CPRS or Oracle Cerner).
– Must be computer literate and proficient in English.
About Us:
Total Talent Advisors works with the Veterans Health Administration to address staffing shortages across their facilities through the Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide specialized staffing solutions to support medical facilities facing turnover, seasonal needs, and emergencies.
We are a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business, with a mission-focused, results-driven approach in the federal sector. We partner with leading companies like Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, known for their expertise in supporting government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are strongly encouraged to apply.
