Aptive
Job Summary
Job Title:
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
Location:
Togus VA Medical Center – 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330r Period of Performance:
September 29, 2025 – September 28, 2026 Shifts:
Evening and Night Shifts (including weekends; flexibility required for all listed shifts) Hourly:
$31.95/hr plus $5.09 for H&W Position Summary:
The Department of Veterans Affairs Maine Healthcare System (VA Maine) is seeking up to five (5) highly skilled
Medical Technologists (MTs)
to provide comprehensive onsite laboratory services for eligible Veterans. The contracted technologists will deliver services equivalent to those in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility, meeting or exceeding standards established by the
Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) . The technologists will work in multiple areas of the laboratory based on operational needs, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, and phlebotomy. Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
General Duties:
Perform diagnostic laboratory testing across multiple departments: Chemistry:
Routine testing using Abbott Architect ci8200, Abbott Alinity, and manual methods
Urinalysis:
Automated and manual testing, including QC and maintenance
Blood Bank:
Crossmatching, antibody screening, cell panels, and emergency processing using gel and tube technology
Hematology/Coagulation:
Testing with Sysmex, ACL Top, Alcor iSed platforms
Microbiology:
Culture plating, gram staining, Microscan, PCR, subbing, and result interpretation
Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing
Perform and document patient and quality control (QC) testing per protocols
Participate in the
College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing (PT) Program
Accurately report results into electronic systems and resolve any discrepancies in testing, collection, or documentation
Positively identify patients and samples before collection or testing
Maintain patient privacy and safeguard protected health information (PHI)
Provide professional, patient-centered service to avoid complaints and ensure high satisfaction
Additional Requirements:
Staff may be required to rotate across shifts, including weekends, holidays, and alternate time blocks: Day Shift:
e.g., 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, etc.
Evening Shift:
e.g., 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, etc.
Night Shift:
e.g., 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM, 5:30 PM – 6:30 AM, etc.
Staff must be flexible to accommodate potential changes in shift assignments
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications:
Certification: Must hold current national certification as a
Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
by an accredited body such as the
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Experience: Minimum
3 years of recent experience
across all major lab disciplines: Chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and blood bank
Credentialing & Privileging: Must comply with
VHA Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21
for credentialing and privileging
Language Proficiency: Must speak, read, write, and understand
English fluently
Continuing Education: Must maintain all required
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
or
Certified Education Unit (CEU)
credits as per certification board and VA facility requirements
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to independently perform testing, troubleshoot instrumentation, maintain QC, and follow laboratory procedures in accordance with VA and CAP standards
Training Requirements: Contractor staff must complete all mandatory VA training. Initial onboarding training time is not billable under this contract
Desired Qualifications
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with
VA systems
and workflows
Proficiency in laboratory instruments and platforms such as: Abbott Architect, Sysmex, Microscan, ACL Top, Alcor iSed, Beckman Coulter, PCR testing systems
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies. Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Businessjoint venture between Artemis ARC and AptiveResources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management. EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to 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 highly encouraged to apply.
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Job Title:
Medical Laboratory Technologist (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
Location:
Togus VA Medical Center – 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330r Period of Performance:
September 29, 2025 – September 28, 2026 Shifts:
Evening and Night Shifts (including weekends; flexibility required for all listed shifts) Hourly:
$31.95/hr plus $5.09 for H&W Position Summary:
The Department of Veterans Affairs Maine Healthcare System (VA Maine) is seeking up to five (5) highly skilled
Medical Technologists (MTs)
to provide comprehensive onsite laboratory services for eligible Veterans. The contracted technologists will deliver services equivalent to those in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility, meeting or exceeding standards established by the
Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) . The technologists will work in multiple areas of the laboratory based on operational needs, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, microbiology, blood bank, and phlebotomy. Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
General Duties:
Perform diagnostic laboratory testing across multiple departments: Chemistry:
Routine testing using Abbott Architect ci8200, Abbott Alinity, and manual methods
Urinalysis:
Automated and manual testing, including QC and maintenance
Blood Bank:
Crossmatching, antibody screening, cell panels, and emergency processing using gel and tube technology
Hematology/Coagulation:
Testing with Sysmex, ACL Top, Alcor iSed platforms
Microbiology:
Culture plating, gram staining, Microscan, PCR, subbing, and result interpretation
Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing
Perform and document patient and quality control (QC) testing per protocols
Participate in the
College of American Pathologists (CAP) Proficiency Testing (PT) Program
Accurately report results into electronic systems and resolve any discrepancies in testing, collection, or documentation
Positively identify patients and samples before collection or testing
Maintain patient privacy and safeguard protected health information (PHI)
Provide professional, patient-centered service to avoid complaints and ensure high satisfaction
Additional Requirements:
Staff may be required to rotate across shifts, including weekends, holidays, and alternate time blocks: Day Shift:
e.g., 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, etc.
Evening Shift:
e.g., 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, etc.
Night Shift:
e.g., 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM, 5:30 PM – 6:30 AM, etc.
Staff must be flexible to accommodate potential changes in shift assignments
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications:
Certification: Must hold current national certification as a
Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
by an accredited body such as the
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Experience: Minimum
3 years of recent experience
across all major lab disciplines: Chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and blood bank
Credentialing & Privileging: Must comply with
VHA Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21
for credentialing and privileging
Language Proficiency: Must speak, read, write, and understand
English fluently
Continuing Education: Must maintain all required
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
or
Certified Education Unit (CEU)
credits as per certification board and VA facility requirements
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to independently perform testing, troubleshoot instrumentation, maintain QC, and follow laboratory procedures in accordance with VA and CAP standards
Training Requirements: Contractor staff must complete all mandatory VA training. Initial onboarding training time is not billable under this contract
Desired Qualifications
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with
VA systems
and workflows
Proficiency in laboratory instruments and platforms such as: Abbott Architect, Sysmex, Microscan, ACL Top, Alcor iSed, Beckman Coulter, PCR testing systems
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies. Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Businessjoint venture between Artemis ARC and AptiveResources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management. EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to 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 highly encouraged to apply.
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