Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (Montgomery, AL)
Contract Type: Temporary (Full-time, rotating shifts including weekends/holidays as needed)

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts: day, evening, night, or 7-on/7-off schedules, with rotating weekends and holidays as needed.

Position Summary

The Medical Technologist (MT) / Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) provides comprehensive laboratory testing services, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of patients at CAVHCS. The MT performs as a Generalist, working across all areas of the laboratory including Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Immunology, and Urinalysis, with preferred experience in Microbiology.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Blood Bank, Immunology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology (preferred).
• Process and analyze specimens, ensuring accurate and timely results.
• Calibrate instruments, perform quality control procedures, and document activities.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with VA, CAP, AABB, FDA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Document critical results and notify ordering providers according to protocols.
• Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, and QA/QI programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field.
• Certified as MT, MLS, or CLS by ASCP or AMT.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Generalist Medical Technologist.
• Experience in Microbiology preferred.
• Ability to meet VA credentialing and training requirements, including proof of immunizations and negative TB test.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

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 Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, 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.​

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.