Local Contract Medical Lab Scientist

Job Description

PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract Medical Lab Scientist for a local contract job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 03/24/2025
• Duration: 24 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in Austin, TX 78701. This is a 6 months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!\n\nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:\n•\tFollow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test result;\n•\tMaintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens;\n•\tAnalyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).\n•\tReview and release test results.\n•\tFollow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.\n•\tAdhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed;\n•\tFollow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.\n•\tIdentify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.\n•\tDocument all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.\n•\tFollow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to clients.\n\nRequired Knowledge: \n•\tA solid understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this position. \n•\tThe successful candidate must possess good computer skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer systems. \n•\tMust have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.\n\nEducation:\n•\tBS in Medical Technology ; 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. \n•\tForeign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). \n•\tUnited States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript. A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).\n\nWork Experience:\n•\t1 year Clinical experience (high complexity testing) . Minimum of 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. and State licensure as required.\n•\tSpecial Requirements:\n•\tMust have the ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously.\n•\tMust interact with other departments.\n•\tContact with clients may be required, good customer service skills are important.\n•\tMust always protect patient confidentiality.\n\nAdditional Job Details: \n•\tMust have knowledge in performing hematological studies. Must be able to perform manual differentials.\n•\tMust have knowledge in performing urinalysis.\n•\tPrevious experience as a generalist in a clinical lab.\n\nPreferred: \n•\tBackground in blood banking.\n\nPride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with vendors.\n \nAbout Pride Health \nPride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty. \n \nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement \nAs a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , or expression, , , genetics, , , , veteran status, or other characteristics. \n

About PRIDE Health

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with vendors.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• 401k retirement plan
• Cancelation protection
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits