Position Overview

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Medical Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic laboratory procedures, maintaining quality control standards, operating complex clinical instrumentation, and communicating critical findings with physicians, nursing staff, and patients. This position functions as a laboratory generalist capable of working independently while providing technical guidance and direction to Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing across clinical laboratory sections, including Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, and Microbiology.
• Conduct and document routine quality control, calibration, and preventative maintenance on clinical laboratory instrumentation.
• Review, interpret, and validate laboratory test results, recognizing abnormalities and escalating critical values per protocol.
• Communicate test results, specimen collection requirements, and clinical data clearly and professionally with healthcare providers.
• Provide operational support, oversight, and direction to Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• Adhere to strict laboratory safety standards, accreditation guidelines, and institutional policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a closely related chemical/biological science.
• Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible as a Medical Technologist (MT) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) through the National Credentialing Agency (NCA). Must attain full board certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of progressively responsible generalist laboratory experience (Chemistry, Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology) or completion of an accredited formal student internship.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with clinical instrumentation, quality control evaluation, and independent problem-solving.

Housing, Travel & Orientation Details

• Housing: Shared housing units are provided. Private housing is not available.
• Pet Policy: Strictly no pets permitted in employee housing.
• Travel Reimbursement: Airfare is paid initially by the candidate or staffing agency and is eligible for reimbursement upon arrival at the facility.
• Flight Itinerary: Confirmed flight itineraries must be submitted at least one (1) week prior to arrival to coordinate housing assignments and schedule orientation.
• Orientation Schedule: New Employee Orientation is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only.
• Transportation Note: Airport pick-up services are not provided for returning travelers.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Candidates are not permitted to travel until all credentials and compliance documentation have been fully reviewed and cleared by the recruitment department.

Demographic & Identification Information

• Full legal name, date of birth, and Social Security Number (SSN)
• Current physical address, email address, and phone number
• Copy of government-issued photo ID and SSN card
• Emergency contact information
• Three (3) professional references

Professional & Educational Documentation

• Official education transcripts or copy of degree
• Active professional licenses and certifications
• Completed Skills/Competency Checklist

Background & Registry Clearances

• Comprehensive National and Criminal Background Check
• 10-panel Drug Screen (completed within the last 90 days)
• OIG (Office of Inspector General) exclusion search (all alias names)
• SAM (System for Award Management) search (all alias names)
• National Sex Offender Registry search (all alias names)
• OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) search
• OSHA compliance record

Medical & Immunization Records

Candidates must provide documented immunization records or positive titer laboratory reports for:

• Hepatitis A series
• Hepatitis B series (or historical pediatric records)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
• Varicella
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• Polio series
• Mask Fit Test documentation or medical physical clearance

Note: Incomplete immunization or titer documentation will disqualify a candidate from placement.

Candidate Submission Policy

Candidate submissions are limited to a single representation. Profiles submitted concurrently by multiple staffing agencies will be automatically rejected.