Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Youngstown, OH 44514

Duration: 06 Month Contract (Possibility of extension or conversion)

Shift: Monday- Friday, 8 AM-4 PM

Pay Rate: $25 - $30/hour (W2) (Based on experience and education)

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician performs high-complexity laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards. This role is responsible for specimen processing, analysis, reporting of results, quality control, and maintaining compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;
• Analyse 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 the 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 the 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 the supervisor.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of laboratory testing principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA).
• Familiarity with all areas of the laboratory.
• Proficiency in computer systems and ability to work across multiple platforms.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple procedures simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strict adherence to patient confidentiality standards.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology (preferred), OR
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology, OR
• Associate Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, OR
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 (March 14, 1990).

Additional Requirements:

• National certification as MT/MLT from ASCP or AMT (preferred or eligible).
• Foreign-educated candidates must provide a credential evaluation from IERF.
• U.S.-educated candidates must provide original transcripts.

Work Experience

• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in high-complexity testing preferred.
• For BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology: Minimum 1 year of high-complexity clinical laboratory experience required.
• National and State licensure as required.

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, auto, home insurance, 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.