Medical Technician

Primary Job Title

Medical Technician (Traveler)

Location

Erie, PA

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

Position Type: Contract

Shift / Schedule: 10p - 630a (rotating weekends and holidays)

Job Summary

Performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and Laboratory Supervisor. Sets up and monitors automated test procedures. Performs manual procedures requiring judgment. Uses pre-calibrated and/or automated devices.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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
• 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
• May perform some moderate-complexity testing with specific on-site training provided
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor
• This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position

Education Requirements

• PA state credentials/licenses required
• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology preferred
• Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology preferred

Required Experience

• 1-3 years clinical experience preferred

Required Skills

• 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 important
• Ability to protect patient confidentiality at all times

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number

26-04149