Medical Laboratory Technician

Pride Health; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and evaluate laboratory testing in Kentucky. The assignment runs 13 weeks with possibility of extension, schedule 3x12s, 7 AM to 7 PM, and a pay rate of $1850-$2000 per week.

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science and MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification. Pride Health supports diversity, equal opportunity employment, and accommodations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science; Medical Laboratory Technology; or Laboratory Science from an accredited institution meeting regulatory requirements.
• MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate laboratory testing according to physician orders and established departmental procedures.
• Ensure test results meet quality control standards before releasing results for reporting.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve testing discrepancies, specimen issues, and equipment malfunctions.
• Validate and document test results, corrective actions, quality control findings, and maintenance activities accurately.
• Assess specimen acceptability, verify patient and specimen identification, and ensure proper specimen labeling and handling.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols, infection control policies, PPE requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established procedures for laboratory information systems (LIS) and downtime operations.
• Communicate critical or abnormal results, STAT requests, testing delays, and instrument issues to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate effectively with laboratory staff across shifts to ensure continuity of work and timely reporting.
• Address customer inquiries and concerns professionally while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Complete required competencies, continuing education, safety training, and departmental learning modules.
• Follow all laboratory policies, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance requirements.

Education

Associate degree in Chemical/Biological Science (MLT-related)

Job description

Assignment Length: 13 Weeks + Possible Extension

Schedule: 3x12 Day’s: 7 AM - 7 PM

Pay Rate: $1850-$2000/week

Responsibilities:

• Perform and evaluate laboratory testing according to physician orders and established departmental procedures.
• Ensure test results meet quality control standards before releasing results for reporting.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve testing discrepancies, specimen issues, and equipment malfunctions.
• Validate and document test results, corrective actions, quality control findings, and maintenance activities accurately.
• Assess specimen acceptability, verify patient and specimen identification, and ensure proper specimen labeling and handling.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols, infection control policies, PPE requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established procedures for laboratory information systems (LIS) and downtime operations.
• Communicate critical or abnormal results, STAT requests, testing delays, and instrument issues to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate effectively with laboratory staff across shifts to ensure continuity of work and timely reporting.
• Address customer inquiries and concerns professionally while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Complete required competencies, continuing education, safety training, and departmental learning modules.
• Follow all laboratory policies, standard operating procedures, and quality assurance requirements.

Requirements:

• Education: Associate’s degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science; Medical Laboratory Technology; or Laboratory Science from an accredited institution, meeting applicable regulatory requirements.
• Certification: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) required.

About Pride:

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations:

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions:

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793