FTE MED TECH Laboratory Scientist Statement of Work Draft

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

The contractor(s) shall provide services at the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS VAMC) Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service for Clinical Laboratory Scientists (Medical Technologists). This is a new requirement for the VAPAHCS VAMC which is needed to augment staffing shortages for current and anticipated vacancies over the next five years. The duties and responsibilities of the providers include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical Technologist

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 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 ordering provider 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 sends out to reference laboratories. Perform phlebotomy to obtain patient specimens for laboratory testing including blood cultures and compatibility samples on an as-needed basis.

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B.4 SPECIAL TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS

SERVICES