Medical Laboratory Technologist

GiaCare Inc. is accepting applications for experienced, civilian Medical Laboratory Technologists at Ft. Cavazos (Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center) Killeen, Texas.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree.
• Education: Graduate from a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT).
• Certification: Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT.
• Experience: 1 year of experience is preferred. Clinical laboratory intern (student medical tech) experience in an education program may be credited on a month-for-month basis toward meeting the one year of specialized experience requirement.

Duties:

• Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, parasitology, virology, mycology, molecular microbiology and immunohematology according to established protocols.
• Determine the suitability of specimens for analysis. Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure that the physiologic state of the properties is maintained.
• Prepare reagents and primary reference materials as necessary.
• Calibrate, standardize, adjust, and maintain instruments.
• Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks.
• Identify the cause of common problems and make simple repairs.
• Recognize and react to indicators of malfunction.
• Locate and implement corrections.
• Obtain analytical data, convert to a prescribed unit of reporting, as necessary, and correlate data to verify results.

As a GiaCare employee, you may enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k (non-matching)
• Employee Referral Program
• A wide variety of employee discounts

*GiaCare is an equal opportunity employer*