Pride Health · 1 day ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Pittsfield, ME, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$1,966/wk - $1,966/wk
1+ years expPride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist- Traveler to support a client’s medical facility in Pittsfield, ME. The role involves following laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, and reporting test results, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality control guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result
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 department's procedure in reporting STATS or 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
If needed, participate in government or regulatory agency inspections
Perform other duties as directed by supervisor
Qualification
Required
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)
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
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 protect patient confidentiality at all times
Preferred
1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity)
401(k)-retirement savings
Life & disability insurance
An employee assistance program
Legal support
Auto, home insurance
Pet insurance
Employee discounts with preferred vendors
Company
Pride Health
Pride Health is a staffing and recruiting company that provides account management and staffing solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Barnes
Scheduling Lead PHC/OPWDD
Recent News
2025-11-06
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