Traveling Medical Laboratory Technician- Full-Time

Traveling Medical Lab Technicians are responsible for:

• Performing venipuncture on children and adult participants 
• Recording of oral exam findings as provided by dental hygienist
• Following the prescribed study protocol and mandated infection control guidelines  
• Providing instruction to the participant for self-collection of urine and oral rinse    
• Following study protocols for assure quality and accurate collection of participant exam data 
• Administering screening questions, including determining fasting status, to the participants and records responses on a laptop computer  
• Labeling blood, urine and other biospecimens as directed  
• Setting up/packing up the phlebotomy room, including packing, unpacking, and storing light equipment and supplies   
• Managing and maintaining equipment, tablet, and supplies properly  
• Receiving and recording blood and other biological samples 
• Processing blood samples, label cryovials, enter data about samples into biological sample management system 
• Processing urine samples 
• Entering data about all samples into biological sample management system 
• Performing quality control activities (e.g., follow QC checklist) as instructed 
• Preparing shipments of biological samples according to international and U.S. regulations 
• Attending project training, completing RTI required courses and certification by end of training 
• Following all procedures in the Manual of Procedures 
• Managing and maintaining equipment, laptop, and supplies properly 
• Providing all completed forms (e.g., timesheets) to supervisor, as requested 
• Serving as back up to other staff including but not limited to explaining Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, completing body and blood pressure measurements, perform counseling and check-out procedures, completing dental screening questionnaire, hearing tests, and participant check-in  
• Placing samples into temporary storage (refrigerator/freezer) in the MEC
• This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years old
• Associate degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 1 year of experience as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a CLIA certified health care setting with recent experience performing both pediatric and adult phlebotomy OR equivalent combination of 4+ years of experience in a CLIA certified health care setting may be considered
• Ability to perform phlebotomy on persons from infancy and older
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification within the first 3 months of employment
• Skills and experience processing, storing, and shipping all types of biological samples
• Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures
• Knowledge of shipping requirements for biological samples
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with all study participants
• Basic computer proficiency (accessing internet and various project applications) and clerical skills
• Good organizational skills with an eye to detail
• Ability to be flexible in working assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must possess a valid driver's license

 

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:

• Currently certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or current licensure as MLT
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Willingness to be trained and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for driving the MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 lbs. in weight) to various study locations.