Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist - 13-Week Assignment

TalentBurst, Inc; Watervliet Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc. seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist for a travel position in Watervliet, MI. The role is a 13-week assignment with 40 hours per week, requiring ASCP or AMT MT/MLS certification and a BS in Medical Technology or equivalent. Candidates should have 1 year of clinical experience and strong QC/QA skills.

Shifts include 1st and 2nd, with potential weekends/holidays. Corewell Credentialing may be required. Familiarity with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and patient confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or an Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or qualified under 42 CFR 493.1433.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). US-educated candidates must provide detailed original transcript.
• Candidates must possess or be eligible for national certification as MT/MLT from ASCP or AMT.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting, and records of patient results.
• Maintain records showing proficiency testing samples tested like patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures per department SOPs.
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Adhere to QC/QA policies, document calibrations and maintenance.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify supervisor.
• Document corrective actions when systems deviate from performance specs.
• Report STATS or Critical results to clients as required.
• Attend training and safety sessions and participate in inspections as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

QA/QC knowledge

Education

BS in Medical Technology

ASCP/AMT certification (MT/MLS)

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc. seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist for a travel position in Watervliet, MI. The role is a 13-week assignment with 40 hours per week, requiring ASCP or AMT MT/MLS certification and a BS in Medical Technology or equivalent. Candidates should have 1 year of clinical experience and strong QC/QA skills.

Shifts include 1st and 2nd, with potential weekends/holidays. Corewell Credentialing may be required. Familiarity with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and patient confidentiality is essential.