The Montana VA is currently recruiting for one Advanced Medical Technologist. The following duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serves as a Generalist Medical Technologist responsible for coverage of the clinical disciplines of Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Blood Gases, Coagulation, Blood Bank and HgbAlc and also limited duties in the Microbiology Laboratory. Spends 25% of the time coordinating the laboratory proficiency/survey testing programs. Works with the Ancillary Testing Coordinator, pathologist and technical specialist to ensure proper and timely proficiency testing and reporting. Performs testing procedures on a variety of biological specimens and/or environmental samples using manual and automated techniques. In all areas, technologist prepares reagents, assembles equipment and verifies correct instrument operation. Testing duties in all disciplines require the technologist to perform, evaluate, interpret, correlate and validate the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. Is responsible for recognition of all critical value results and for the effective and immediate communication of those results to the patient's provider following all required steps and documentation. Is responsible for mastering the preventive maintenance requirements for a large number of instruments and testing systems. Tech performs these duties as assigned by printed schedule. Requires thorough understanding and adherence to all safety requirements as per regulatory laws such as used in phlebotomy, proper handling of blood and body fluids, hazardous medical waste, safe chemical handling practices, etc. Provides effective and professional training to new staff members on theoretical and practical aspects of procedures in use providing demonstration of laboratory practices. Consults with newer staff regarding abnormal or unusual results and advises on course of action. Primarily performs the following Microbiology tasks: Culture set-ups, Send out processing and entry of results, EIA testing, (C.diff, O&P, Influenza, Lactoferrin), PCR testing, Gram stains for new cultures or positive blood cultures, and Negative blood culture reports. Uses only approved Biohazard level II or, as needed, level III safety protocols in the performance of tasks and adheres to all other general lab and station safety practices. Preserves, packages and forwards samples sent to reference lab for testing in a timely manner. This includes special infectious disease packaging and form completion requirements. Reviews the copious amount of survey material to be received during a year, organizing the assignments to be distributed throughout the years to various testing personal. Develops and maintains a complex proficiency testing calendar schedule. Analyzes survey results and enters survey data into the CAP website. Oversees the testing of assignments in order to have testing completed and reported to CAP by the due date. Maintains the Graded results into the lab Statistical program for review by management to keep the lab currents and in good standing with the laboratory's accreditation. Protects data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion; Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release. Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of personal computer system used in the performance of official duties. Ensures security of data and access to system is limited to authorized users. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Duty tours will most frequently be during the evening shift Monday thru Sunday (rotating weekends and holidays) but will also be required to cover shifts as assigned 24 hours, 7 days per week; weekends, holidays and night shifts. Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. Position Title/Functional Statement #:Advanced Medical Technologist/PD0000 and PD521230 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required