Traveling Medical Laboratory Technician- Part-Time

Traveling Medical Lab Technicians are responsible for:

• Performing venipuncture on children and adult participants
• Recording of oral exam findings as provided by dental hygienist
• Providing instruction to the participant for self-collection of urine and oral rinse
• Administering screening questions to participants and determine fasting status
• Receiving and recording blood and other biological samples
• Labeling and processing blood, urine, and other biospecimens
• Setting up/packing up the phlebotomy room and maintain equipment
• Entering data into biological sample management system
• Performing quality control activities (e.g., follow QC checklist) as instructed
• Preparing shipments of biological samples according to international and U.S. regulations
• Setting up and packing up the phlebotomy room and maintaining equipment
• May be cross trained to complete additional data collection activities within their scope and qualifications (i.e., oral rinse collection, STI test collection with education, collection of blood pressure or body measurements) as required
• This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Assist in setting up and shutting down the MEC including handling stair components, floor covers and expansion sides of the vehicles

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 1 year of experience as an MLT in a CLIA-certified health care setting or equivalent combination of at least 4+ years of experience in a CLIA-certified health care setting may be considered; or
• Successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least a duration of 50 weeks and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician)
• Completed and documented coursework in Biology or Chemistry required
• Experience performing both pediatric (infancy or older) and adult phlebotomy
• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months)
• Experience processing, storing, and shipping all types of biological samples
• Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures
• Knowledge of shipping regulations for biological samples
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility in assigned work schedules and tasks is essential
• Basic computer proficiency and clerical skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license
• In order to travel by air, federal law requires individuals to have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), or current licensure as an MLT.
• Hematology experience, including CBC testing and automated analyzer operation.
• Experience with specimen processing and accessioning.
• Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 lbs. in weight) to various study locations.
• Fluency in Spanish