Loyal Source Government Services is looking for a Medical Technologist to work at the VA Illiana Healthcare System in Danville, IL.Job Summary: Searching for qualified medical technologist to work in all areas of the lab. Day shift or night shift availableKey Responsibilities:• Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology according to established protocols.• Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis; ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are maintained.• Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and /or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.• Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.• Calibrate, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.• Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.• Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.• Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system• Edit and verify results recorded into the computer system.• Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the work area.• Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for in house testing or send outs to reference laboratories.• Perform phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility samplesShifts:• 1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.• 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. – Midnight• Overtime on an as-needed basisQualifications:• Degree – Bachelor's degree• Education – Graduate from a medical technology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).• Certification – Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT).• BLS - AHA• Experience: Minimum one-year experience within the past 5 years.• Candidates must provide 3 work related references• Candidates must complete skills checklistPay: 38-42/hrBenefits: 4.93/hr H&WAbout Loyal Source:Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, with a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.For more information go to our website www.loyalsource.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter for other positions currently open.Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.