Medical Technologist

Job Summary

Medical Technologist

Location: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center – Chicago, IL

Pay: 35.00/hr plus 4.95 H&W
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (40 hours/week)

Clearance: Background investigation required
Contract Type: Federal – Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP)

We are seeking a qualified Medical Technologist to provide full-time clinical laboratory services within the VA medical system. This role will support the Laboratory Medicine Service with comprehensive testing and diagnostic analysis across multiple modalities.

• Perform full scope of lab procedures in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology
• Analyze and validate specimens; identify abnormal results and report critical values
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain lab instruments and equipment
• Conduct quality control, calibration, and validation studies
• Collect patient samples as needed (phlebotomy)
• Document and verify results in VA laboratory information systems
• Maintain lab inventory and follow all safety and compliance protocols
• Communicate professionally with interdisciplinary staff and support clerical duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science from a NAACLS-accredited program
• Certification from ASCP or AMT required
• Active, unrestricted license in any U.S. state or territory
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the past 3 years
• BLS (CPR) certification from AHA or equivalent required
• Proficiency in EHR systems preferred (VISTA/CPRS or Oracle Cerner)
• Must be computer literate and proficient in English

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.