Position Overview

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the Medical Technologist is responsible for conducting clinical diagnostic testing with a strong focus on microbiology, maintaining quality control standards, operating laboratory instrumentation, and communicating critical findings with physicians, nursing staff, and patients. This position functions as a subject matter resource in microbiology while maintaining laboratory generalist capabilities, working independently, and providing direction to Medical Laboratory Assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and diagnostic evaluations across clinical microbiology and general laboratory sections.
• Conduct and document routine quality control procedures, equipment calibrations, and preventative maintenance on clinical instrumentation.
• Review, interpret, and validate laboratory results, identifying anomalies and promptly communicating critical values to healthcare providers.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and clinical teams regarding specimen requirements, test interpretation, and patient results.
• Provide operational support, mentorship, and daily technical direction to Medical Laboratory Assistants.
• Ensure strict adherence to laboratory safety protocols, accreditation standards, and quality management policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline.
• 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 board certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of progressively responsible clinical laboratory experience with a primary concentration in microbiology.
• Instrumentation & Technical Skills: Demonstrated proficiency operating clinical laboratory instrumentation, running quality controls, and handling generalist duties.
• Core Competencies: Ability to work autonomously, prioritize high-volume workloads, and provide technical guidance to laboratory support staff.

Housing, Travel & Orientation Details

• Housing: Shared housing units are provided. Private housing is not available.
• Pet Policy: Strictly no pets permitted in company-provided housing.
• Travel Reimbursement: Airfare is paid initially by the candidate or staffing agency and will be reimbursed upon arrival at the facility.
• Flight Itinerary: Confirmed flight details must be submitted at least one (1) week prior to arrival to coordinate housing accommodations and orientation scheduling.
• 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 compliance records and credentials have been verified and cleared by the recruitment department.

Demographic & Identification Records

• 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 Social Security 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 Checks & 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 report

Medical & Immunization Records

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

• Hepatitis A series
• Hepatitis B series (or historical childhood immunization 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 agency representation. Candidate profiles submitted concurrently by multiple staffing agencies will be automatically rejected.