About Us

Valor Healthcare is a veteran and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots. We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation's greatest asset: its people. The entire Valor team works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to excellent outcomes.

Site location: Contractor shall furnish services at the Fresno VA Medical Center, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service, 2315 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA 93703.

Work Schedule: Contractor HT hours will be Monday through Friday, 0600 to 1430

Core Responsibilities:

• Processes and evaluates specimen suitability for testing. Tests, verifies, and reports patient test results in accordance with established protocols. Performs special testing, with interpretation of special test results. Recognizes and responds to indications of malfunctions in testing and reporting. Immediately compares current test results to prior test results for acceptability. Reports critical results in accordance with established protocols.

• Determines specific assay protocols and specific instrument systems to be used. Modifies, adapts, and implements new testing methodologies to meet laboratory service needs. Assures each methodology in use will meet all accrediting agency requirements, including precision and accuracy and appropriate reference range values.

• Develops and maintains current and complete procedure manuals for each testing system used. Provides technical training to appropriate staff regarding new and existing procedures.

• Establishes and maintains Quality Control (QC) practices to assure each methodology conforms to defined limits. Reviews all QC results for acceptability and responds in a timely manner to out-of-control QC results, documenting effective corrective action.

• Troubleshoots and resolves instrument and procedural problems, with supportive documentation, to maintain diagnostic laboratory services in support of patient care.

• Maintains an effective supply inventory system. Practices cost-effective management of supplies. Compiles detailed workload reports as requested by supervisor.

• Actively participates in service Quality Improvement activities, by collecting, analyzing, and reporting various data. Provides technical advice to providers of care regarding test methodologies, interpretation of results, and educational information as requested.

• Utilizes computer systems as needed to perform duties assigned. Complies with all rules to ensure data security and confidentiality of patient records.

Qualifications:

• License: Contract personnel must have a current Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist license, proof of current license must be provided prior to in-processing, and at the licensure renewal date. All continuing education courses required for maintaining license must be kept up to date. Desired certifications are: MT, MLS, or CLS given by the ASCP-BOC, ASCP-BOR, or AMT

• Must hold a BLS and ACLS certification

• Graduate of an accredited school of profession.

• At least one year of experience in the clinical profession.

• Technically proficient in the skills necessary to fulfill the government's requirements.

• Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.

• Responsible for abiding by the VA Facility's Medical Staff By-Laws, rules, and regulations that govern medical staff behavior.

• Ability to complete any required federal background checks and security clearances

This job is CONTINGENT upon completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.

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