Traveler Medical Laboratory Scientist

PRIDE Health; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 91.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Pride Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist - Traveler for our client in Grand Rapids, MI. The assignment is 5 months+ with potential for contract-to-hire.

The role requires ASCP certification or equivalent Microbiology credential and MT/MLT eligibility. Responsibilities include following SOPs, performing test analyses, ensuring QA/QC, and maintaining patient records while complying with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.

Formación

• BS in Medical Technology or related science preferred.
• Eligible for national certification as MT/MLT (ASCP or AMT).
• Foreign-educated candidates require credential evaluation.

Responsabilidades

• Follow lab procedures for specimen handling, analysis, and reporting.
• Maintain records for proficiency testing and QA/QC.
• Review and release test results.
• Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines.
• Identify and communicate issues affecting test performance.

Conocimientos

ASCP certified

Microbiology certificate

Attention to detail

Quality control

Educación

BS in Medical Technology

BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology

Associates in Laboratory Science/Medical Technology

Certified MT/MLT per 42 CFR 493.1433

Herramientas

Laboratory information systems

Descripción del empleo

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist - Traveler to support our client’s medical facility based in Grand Rapids MI 49503.

This is a 5+ month 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 Laboratory Scientist - Traveler

Location: Grand Rapids MI 49503

Schedule: Day Shift , 40hrs/Week

Pay Range: $2000 to $2200 per week

Duration: 5 months+

ASCP certified or Microbiology Certificate

Job Description:

1. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;

2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;

3. Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).

4. Review and release test results.

5. Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.

6. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;

7. Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

8. 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.

9. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

10. Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.

11. If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.

12. Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.

13. Maintain general appearance of the department.

14. Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. 15. Review/train on new procedures.

16. Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.

17. 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.

18. If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections.

19. 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:

1. Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.

2. Must interact with other departments.

3. Contact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.

4. Must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Additional Job Details:

Microbiology only. Plate reading experience preferred.

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.

• 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
• 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.