Medical Laboratory Technologist

Pride Health; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts with vendors

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Job summary

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support a healthcare facility in Irving, Texas. The position is a 13-week assignment with potential for contract-to-hire and offers a pathway to join a top-tier organization.

The role requires a BS in Medical Technology or related field, with at least one year of high-complexity testing experience. Core hours are 2am–10:30am, Tuesday through Saturday, with pay ranging from $35 to $40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing and computer systems.
• Must know QC and QA processes and have knowledge of all lab areas.
• Experience with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow lab protocols for sample handling, testing, and reporting results.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are treated like patient specimens.
• Review and release test results promptly; maintain proper documentation and records.

Skills

Good computer skills

QC/QA knowledge

Adaptability to multiple systems

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

Clinical lab instruments

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in Irving, TX 75063.

This is a 13-week assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist

Location: Irving, TX 75063

Core Hours: 2am -10:30am (Central), Tuesday - Saturday

Pay range: $35-$40 per hour

*The salary is determined by an individual's level of experience, as well as any relevant licenses and certifications they may hold.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow lab protocols for specimen handling, processing, testing, and reporting results.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are handled like patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved procedures as per department SOPs.
• Review and release test results promptly.
• Comply with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety standards.
• Document all quality control activities, including calibrations and maintenance.
• Follow procedures if test systems are outside established performance levels.
• Identify and correct problems that affect test results or notify the senior technologist/supervisor.
• Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance standards.
• Follow proper procedures for reporting STAT or critical results to clients.
• Respond to customer or lab personnel inquiries as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of all testing performed on-site.
• Ensure reagents/test kits are labeled with received, expiration, and opened dates.

Required Knowledge:

A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position. The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems. Must know about QC and QA, as well as know all areas of the laboratory.

Qualifications:

• BS in Medical Technology, or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. Alternatively, previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 (published on March 14, 1990).

Experience:

• At least one year of clinical experience in high complexity testing is preferred. A minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience is required for candidates with a BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.

Additional Information:

• The role requires the ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
• Attendance at monthly department training and safety sessions is required.

• 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
• auto insurance
• home insurance
• pet insurance
• employee discounts with preferred vendors

About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.