Traveling Medical Laboratory Technician- Full-Time

Traveling Medical Laboratory Technician- Full-Time
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The pay rate for this position is

$28 /hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location.

Reimbursable travel time and mileage

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RTI Internationa l is seeking

full time Traveling Medical Lab Technicians

on the

NHANES Project.

The Data Practice area within the Social, Statistical & Environmental Sciences (SSES) at RTI International has openings for traveling Certified Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

NHANES involves health examinations conducted in a mobile examination center (MEC) from participants recruited by field staff. The MLT will be responsible for collecting blood samples and other specimen collections on children and adult participants and screening for conditions that exclude a participant from the blood draw. With supervision they will process biological samples including whole blood, plasma, serum, urine. After processing (e.g., aliquoting serum or plasma) the MLT would also be required to assist in preparing biological shipments of samples to several laboratories. The position will be part of a small team of staff who conduct data collection and sample collection in the MEC. As a member of the small team, the position will support other staff in specific data collection activities (i.e., obtain informed consent recorder of oral health exam) and may be crossed 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.

In addition to excellent laboratory skills, a successful candidate will have good communication skills, particularly with children and parents, and computer experience. This position requires full‑time continuous travel for up to 40 weeks a year, with the potential for more. Candidate must be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week while on travel, including evenings and weekends and be willing to commit to work for at least 1 year. The MLT will attend project training and be supervised by a MEC Task Leader.

Traveling Medical Lab Technicians are responsible for:

Performing venipuncture on children and adult participants

Recording of oral exam findings as provided by dental hygienist

Following the prescribed study protocol and mandated infection control guidelines

Providing instruction to the participant for self‑collection of urine and oral rinse

Following study protocols for assure quality and accurate collection of participant exam data

Administering screening questions, including determining fasting status, to the participants and records responses on a laptop computer

Labeling blood, urine and other biospecimens as directed

Setting up/packing up the phlebotomy room, including packing, unpacking, and storing light equipment and supplies

Managing and maintaining equipment, tablet, and supplies properly

Receiving and recording blood and other biological samples

Processing blood samples, label cryovials, enter data about samples into biological sample management system

Processing urine samples

Entering data about all samples 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

Attending project training, completing RTI required courses and certification by end of training

Following all procedures in the Manual of Procedures

Managing and maintaining equipment, laptop, and supplies properly

Providing all completed forms (e.g., timesheets) to supervisor, as requested

Serving as back up to other staff including but not limited to explaining Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, completing body and blood pressure measurements, perform counseling and check‑out procedures, completing dental screening questionnaire, hearing tests, and participant check‑in

Placing samples into temporary storage (refrigerator/freezer) in the MEC

This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Minimum 21 years old

Associate degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 1 year of experience as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a CLIA certified health care setting with recent experience performing both pediatric and adult phlebotomy OR equivalent combination of 4+ years of experience in a CLIA certified health care setting may be considered

Ability to perform phlebotomy on persons from infancy and older

CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification within the first 3 months of employment

Skills and experience processing, storing, and shipping all types of biological samples

Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures

Knowledge of shipping requirements for biological samples

Ability to establish and maintain good relations with all study participants

Basic computer proficiency (accessing internet and various project applications) and clerical skills

Good organizational skills with an eye to detail

Ability to be flexible in working assigned tasks

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Must possess a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:

Currently certified 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 MLT

Fluency in Spanish preferred

Willingness to be trained and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for driving the MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 lbs. in weight) to various study locations.

Work Schedule

This is a full‑time position averaging 40 hours per week over the course of the data collection period.

Overnight travel is required and while on travel the work schedule is typically 5 days and 40 hours per week.

Work schedule on non‑travel weeks will vary.

Most work occurs on weekdays between 7 AM and 7 PM, based on the data collection schedule, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Initial data collection period is expected to run through December 2026, with potential extension through 2030.

Must commit to a minimum of one year

Traveling Medical Lab Technicians are required to complete trainings which include:

Successfully pass project required trainings (a mix of virtual, online, and in‑person.)

Virtual and Online trainings completed throughout prior to in‑person training.

In‑person training dates in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Refresher and mid‑year trainings are expected.

Attendance at all trainings is mandatory.

Up to 80 hours of paid online/virtual training.

In‑person training for up to 8 hours/day will be paid.

Travel per diem and accommodations will be covered for in‑person training.

Accommodation

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