SOSi is seeking a Medical Technologist to join a large medical support services program in Iraq supporting our U.S. Government customer. The Medical Technologist will facilitate keeping patient records and adjusting and maintaining equipment; preparing work schedules, evaluating purchases of equipment, or managing a medical technical department.

•  Keeps patient records and adjusts and maintaining equipment.
•  Prepares work schedules, evaluates purchases of equipment, or manages a medical technical department.
•  Performs complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriological tests.
•  Examines and analyzes body fluids and cells and matches blood for transfusions.
•  Analyzes chemical content of fluids and tests for drug levels in the blood.
•  Prepares specimens, counts cells, and looks for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids.
•  Analyzes test results.
•  Makes cultures of body fluid and tissue samples to determine the presence of bacteria, fungi, parasites, or other microorganisms.
•  Analyzes samples for chemical content or a chemical reaction and determines concentrations of compounds such as blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
•  Evaluates test results, develops and modifies procedures, and establishes and monitors programs to ensure the accuracy of tests.

• Required and able to obtain Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT).

• Must be credentialed as an MLS (ASCP), MLS (ASCP) eligible or certified by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).

• Must have completed a formal Medical Technology training program leading to a diploma, certificate or degree.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in desired field.

• Certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

• Must be familiar with the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) requirements for maintaining blood products for transfusion.

• All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least six months out of the past year.

• Fluency in a foreign language is desirable, but not required.

•  Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
•  Long Hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
•  Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse condition.

Executive Order 13495, The Non-Displacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts provides first right of refusal to incumbents on contracts. If the position is accepted by the incumbent on the job, other applications/resumes of non-incumbents will not be reviewed.

SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.