Medical Lab Scientist

Pride Health is hiring a Traveler Medical lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in Indianapolis IN 46219. This is a 13 week assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization! Job Details: Job Name : Traveler Medical lab Scientist Location: Indianapolis IN 46219 Duration: 13+ weeks Contract with Possibility of extension

Night shift - The hours for this position are 10pm to 6:30am. Payrate: Gross weekly

$2100-2200/weekly (before taxes)

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.

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

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

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. Additional Job Details: Credentialing required Color Vision test required, no mask fit test 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Fair Chance Employment 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.