The Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for performing and reporting highly complex patient testing in accordance with laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines. This role requires meticulous adherence to quality control standards, patient confidentiality, and all applicable safety regulations, including CLIA, HIPAA, and OSHA. The successful candidate will ensure the integrity of the laboratory testing process from specimen handling through result reporting.
location: Warner Robins, Georgia
job type: Contract
salary: $50.00 - 55.24 per hour
work hours: 11 to 7
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Analyze patient specimens using approved testing procedures and review/release results.
- Follow established laboratory policies for specimen handling, processing, testing, and record maintenance, ensuring proficiency testing is treated identically to patient specimens.
- Perform and document all quality control (QC) activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance.
- Identify, correct, and document problems affecting test performance or results, immediately notifying a senior technologist or supervisor when necessary.
- Ensure timely reporting of STAT or Critical results and maintain complete testing records.
- Attend all required departmental meetings and safety/training sessions.
- Answer customer or lab personnel questions, and maintain general department appearance and reagent inventory.
qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Medical Technology is preferred; B.S./B.A. in Chemistry or Biology, or an Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, is also acceptable.
- Experience: At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing is preferred.
- Certification/Licensure: Must possess or be eligible for national certification (MT/MLT from ASCP or **AMT}$) and have required state licensure.
- Knowledge/Skills: Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing, QC/QA principles, and strong computer skills are essential. Must be able to establish work priorities, handle multiple procedures simultaneously, and demonstrate good customer service skills.
- Special Requirements: Must pass a 10-panel drug screen, full physical/medical check, and required vaccinations (including COVID and Flu shots).
skills: Molecular Biology, Sample Preparation, Sample Testing
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
