Medical Laboratory Scientist

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in Granbury TX 76048. This is a 3+months assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job title:

Medical Lab Scientist in Granbury TX 76048

Now Hiring: Medical Lab Scientist – Granbury TX 76048 (Full-Time, Onsite)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Start Date: 2-3 weeks

Schedule: 8a - 5p/CST (40 hrs/week)

Pay Rate: $30-$40/HR

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Requirements:

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.

This is a contract-to-possible-permanent position with a respected diagnostics organization.

Interested? Apply now!

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 personalised 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.

Pride Global offers eligible employees 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, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts.