Synectics Inc. · 1 day ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist - Traveler
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expSynectics Inc. is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. They are seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist who will be responsible for specimen handling, processing, and analysis, while adhering to safety guidelines and maintaining quality control in the laboratory.
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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)
A solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position
The successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems
Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory
National and State licensure as required
Must have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously
Must interact with other departments
Must protect patient confidentiality at all times
Shift/Time Zone: Eastern time zone. Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Company
Synectics Inc.
Synectics Inc. is a premier national staffing firm founded in 1984, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
201-500 employees
Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Melissa Lounds
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