Traveler Medical Lab Scientist

Pride Health; Pittsfield (ME); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Traveler Medical Lab Scientist to support a medical facility in Pittsfield, ME for a 3-month contract with possible extension or conversion to full-time based on performance.

Role involves night shift (1830-0700 EST), performing routine and high-complexity testing, maintaining QA/QC records, and ensuring compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA guidelines. Requires strong computer skills and knowledge of QA practices.

Qualifications

• BS in Medical Technology preferred.
• 1 year of clinical lab experience in high complexity testing.
• Eligible for MT/MLT certification (ASCP/AMT).

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, testing, reporting and records.
• Maintain proficiency testing records.
• Analyze specimens using approved procedures.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

QA knowledge

Computer skills

CLIA/HIPAA compliance

Education

BS in Medical Technology

ASCP/AMT MT certification eligibility

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a Traveler Medical lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in Pittsfield, ME 04967. This is a 3 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Name: Traveler Medical lab Scientist

Location : Pittsfield, ME 04967

Duration : 3 months Contract/ Likely to convert to FT based on performance

Shift : night shift 1830-0700 EST

Payrate : Gross weekly pay: $2116 weekly (before taxes)

Taxable Weekly Pay= $756/weekly (36 hours week job)

Non Taxable Stipends weekly = $1360 ($800 for housing and $560 for meals )

Job Summary

• 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 immediately 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. 15. Review/train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
• 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 have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.

Education:

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
• Work Experience:
• 1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. National and State licensure as required.

Special Requirements:

• Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.
• Must interact with other departments.
• Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.
• Drug Screen, NON-DOT Collection Only
• Vaccination Review - Clear for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, TDAP, and Flu (during flu season)
• Follow-up to provide any necessary vaccines/titers within this listing.
• Meningococcal Vaccine (Micro Only)
• TB Quantiferon (Within 30-days)
• Review of OSHA Respirator Questionnaire
• Respirator Fit Test - Qualitative
• Respirator Fit Testing – up to 2 masks (NLH staff are fitted for both an 1860 and 1870 mask)
• Respirator Fit Testing Supplies (charge applied if Work Health is supplying the masks)

Pride-Health 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.

Pride-Health is 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.

Pride-Health is 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.