Medical Technologist

Location TX - Fort Sam Houston

Job Code 11970

# of openings 1

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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a qualified Medical Technologist to provide medical research laboratory support to our government customer out of Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform hands-on unassisted sample collection of small volume collections, whole blood units, and components, to include:

• packed red blood cells

• pooled platelets

• apheresis platelets

• plasma or granulocytes via the Terumo Trima Accel blood collection system as needed for research support.

• Actively advertise blood donor program via verbal, electronic, and written communication per USAISR and Command policy.

  DESIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

  Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred

  DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in phlebotomy

• Experience with various hematology and chemistry systems

• Experience working with whole blood and component collections using an apheresis unit

• An understanding of HIPAA and securing donor information

  CITIZENSHIP/SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a US citizen.

• Must obtain a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).

  The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

  We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here (recruiter@alakaina.com?subject=Request%20for%20accommodation.) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

  The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

  For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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