Medical Technician (Traveler)

Medical Technician (Traveler)

Location: Ellsworth, ME

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $62.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 19:0007:30 EST, MondayFriday with rotational weekends, 36 hours weekly
• 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 role performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and a Laboratory Supervisor. The Medical 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 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
• 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 the 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

• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology preferred; or Associate's degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology preferred
• MLS/MT Certification required

Required Experience

• 13 years of clinical experience preferred

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

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Rotational weekends required
• Overtime expected
• Hospital site that requires additional credentialing

Benefits

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

About the Client

This client is a world-leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating at national scale with laboratory and patient-care operations across the United States and internationally. Serving one in three adult Americans each year and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals in the U.S., this organization employs nearly 50,000 professionals including laboratory scientists, medical technologists, logistics specialists, and business talent who contribute daily to clinical decisions that guide treatments and save lives. The organization is committed to enriching the employee experience, expanding opportunity, and elevating belonging, offering structured development pathways and cross-functional exposure for professionals who want their work to have direct impact on patient health.

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: 26-13894

Industry: Healthcare