Medical Laboratory Scientist - Traveler

Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Traveler

Location: Pittsfield ME 04967

Duration: 3 (possible extension or conversion into permanent)

Openings: 1

Pay rate: $59.44/hr

Shift: 1830-0700 EST

Certification: MLT/MLS degree

Additional Information

Drug Screen, NON-DOT Collection Only

Vaccination Review - Clear for MMR, Varicella, Hep B, TDAP, and Flu (during flu season)

Follow-up to provide any necessary vaccines/titers within this listing.

Color Vision

Meningococcal Vaccine (Micro Only)

TB Quantiferon (Within 30-days)

Review of OSHA Respirator Questionnaire

Respirator Fit Test - Qualitative

1. Respirator Fit Testing – up to 2 masks (NLH staff are fitted for both an 1860 and 1870 mask)

Respirator Fit Testing Supplies (charge applied if Work Health is supplying the masks)

Education:

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in March 14, 1990.
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).

Experience

• 1-year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
• National and State licensure as required.

Special Requirement

• Must have the 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 are important.
• Must always protect patient confidentiality.
• Experience in working effectively in an FDA-regulated environment
• Experience working with IVD products
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to integrity, product safety, and Quality
• Demonstrated Experience applying medical device regulations (e.g.IEC 62304, FDA 21 CFR Part 803, 21 CFR Part 806, 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IVDR, CAP, and CLIA).