Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist – 2nd Shift

Talentburst,-Inc; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly stipends for Allied Health

Job summary

Talentburst, Inc. is seeking a Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist for Saint Joseph, MI. The role offers $23-$24/hour, 40 hours per week, and a 4+ month onsite contract.

Shift is 2nd shift (2:00 pm–12:30 am) with every 3rd weekend/holiday. ASCP certification is preferred; required knowledge includes QC/QA and robust computer skills. Qualifications include BS in Medical Technology or related field, MT/MLT eligibility, and one year of clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of basic laboratory testing
• Candidate should have good computer skills and adapt to multiple computer systems
• Knowledge of QC/QA and all laboratory areas
• One year of clinical lab experience preferred (high complexity)

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs)
• Review and release test results
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or notify the senior technologist or supervisor
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
• Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site
• Maintain general appearance of the department
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates
• Review/train on new procedures
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions
• If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

Skills

Computer skills

QC/QA knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

MT/MLT certification eligibility

Job description

Talentburst, Inc. is seeking a Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist for Saint Joseph, MI. The role offers $23-$24/hour, 40 hours per week, and a 4+ month onsite contract.

Shift is 2nd shift (2:00 pm–12:30 am) with every 3rd weekend/holiday. ASCP certification is preferred; required knowledge includes QC/QA and robust computer skills. Qualifications include BS in Medical Technology or related field, MT/MLT eligibility, and one year of clinical lab experience.