Medical Technician (Traveler)

Medical Technician (Traveler)

Location: Erie, PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 4 months
• Pay Rate: $60.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 10:00 PM 6:30 AM (rotating weekends and holidays)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and Laboratory Supervisor. Sets up and monitors automated test procedures. Performs manual procedures requiring judgment. Uses pre-calibrated and/or automated devices.

Key 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 the department's procedure in reporting 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
• May perform some moderate-complexity testing with specific on-site training provided
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor

Required Skills

• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously
• Ability to interact with other departments
• Good customer service skills; contact with clients may be required
• Must protect patient confidentiality at all times

Education Requirements

• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology preferred; OR Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology preferred
• PA state credentials/licenses required
• This is a hospital site that requires additional credentialing see attached credentialing requirements

Required Experience

• 1 3 years of clinical experience preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Night shift: 10:00 PM 6:30 AM
• Rotating weekends and holidays required
• Overtime required

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a world-leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating at national scale across the United States with laboratory operations extending internationally. Serving one in three adult Americans annually and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the country, this organization employs nearly 50,000 professionals including laboratory scientists, medical technologists, logistics professionals, and business talent who contribute directly to healthcare outcomes that matter. The organization has built a culture centered on enriching the employee experience, expanding opportunity, and elevating belonging, with structured development pathways and cross-functional exposure available across its broad network of laboratory and patient services sites.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-09669 Industry: Healthcare

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