Medical Laboratory Scientist - Traveler
18 days ago
Portland
Job DescriptionMedical Laboratory Scientist - Traveler Alternate/Related Job Titles • Medical Technologist, • Clinical Laboratory Scientist Onsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract Details • Position Type: Contract, • Contract Duration: 3.2 months, • Start: As Soon As Possible, • Schedule: 2nd Shift, 15:00–23:30 with rotating weekendsJob SummaryThe Medical Laboratory Scientist performs complex, high-quality diagnostic testing following all CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines. The scientist ensures accurate specimen handling, test processing, quality control documentation, and timely reporting of critical values. The role requires strong technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to support a high-complexity clinical laboratory environment while maintaining regulatory compliance and patient confidentiality.Key Responsibilities, • Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, reporting, and record maintenance., • Maintain documentation demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested identically to patient specimens., • Analyze specimens using approved testing methods per department SOPs., • Review, validate, and release test results., • Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and internal safety standards., • Document all QC activities, calibration work, and instrument maintenance., • Follow policies for responding to test systems outside acceptable performance parameters., • Identify and correct issues that may impact test results; escalate to senior technologist or supervisor when needed., • Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from performance expectations., • Report STAT and critical results per department procedures., • Interact with customers or lab personnel when required., • Maintain complete on-site testing documentation., • Maintain the general appearance and readiness of the department., • Ensure reagents/test kits include required labeling (received, opened, expiration dates)., • Review/train on new procedures and participate in monthly department meetings., • Complete required safety training, understand safety manual content, and know how to use safety equipment., • Participate in regulatory inspections when necessary., • Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.Required Experience, • Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing and principles., • Ability to work across multiple computer systems with strong computer proficiency., • Knowledge of QC, QA, and all areas of a clinical laboratory., • Preferred: 1 year of high-complexity clinical testing experience., • Minimum: 1 year clinical laboratory experience for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology., • National and state licensure as required.Education Requirements, • BS in Medical Technology preferred; OR, • BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; OR, • Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; OR, • Previously qualified as Technologist under CFR 493.1433 (as of March 14, 1990)., • Foreign-educated candidates must provide IERF credential evaluation., • U.S.-educated candidates must provide original transcript., • Eligibility or active certification as MT/MLT (ASCP or AMT) strongly preferred.Special Requirements, • Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple procedures simultaneously., • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with other departments and customers., • Strong customer service orientation., • Must maintain strict patient confidentiality.Required Skills, • High-complexity clinical testing proficiency, • Quality control and quality assurance knowledge, • Specimen processing and analysisPreferred Skills, • Multi-system computer and LIS proficiency, • Regulatory compliance familiarity (CLIA, OSHA, HIPAA), • Technical troubleshooting and corrective action documentationAdditional Skills, • STAT and critical value reporting, • Reagent and kit management, • Participation in regulatory inspections, • Safety training and equipment use, • Departmental training and procedure reviewsBenefits, • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans, • 401k Retirement FundAbout the CompanyLeading provider of diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives. Leveraging the world’s largest clinical lab database, the company delivers insights that support disease identification, treatment, and healthcare management for millions of patients and providers globally. Committed to inclusive care and creating value for all stakeholders.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number: 25-29067 #gttqst #gttjobsCompany DescriptionGlobal Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation () with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure. We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier. There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: Awards SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015 SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015 Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023 TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019 NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation () with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015