Medical Technician (Traveler)

Medical Technician (Traveler)

Location: Erie PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $50.00$60.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: EST 4:00 AM 12:30 PM; weekends as needed
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This position performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and a Laboratory Supervisor. The technician sets up and monitors automated test procedures performs manual procedures requiring judgment and uses pre-calibrated and/or automated devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratorys 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
• 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 laboratorys quality control policies document all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed
• Follow the laboratorys established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratorys 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 laboratorys established performance specifications
• Follow department procedures 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

Required Skills

• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously
• Ability to interact with other departments
• Good customer service skills; contact with clients may be required
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times

Education Requirements

• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology preferred OR
• Associate degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology preferred OR
• 13 years of clinical experience (in lieu of degree)

Required Experience

• 13 years of clinical experience preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Weekends as needed
• Overtime expected

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is a world-leading provider of diagnostic information services playing a foundational role in modern medicine across the United States and internationally. Serving one in three adult Americans annually and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S. the organization employs nearly 50000 professionals including laboratory scientists medical technologists logistics professionals and business talent who contribute to healthcare outcomes at national scale while serving patients at the most personal level.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-15233

Industry: Healthcare

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