Traveling Medical Laboratory Technician- Part-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
• Providing instruction to the participant for self-collection of urine and oral rinse
• Administering screening questions to participants and determine fasting status
• Receiving and recording blood and other biological samples
• Labeling and processing blood, urine, and other biospecimens
• Setting up/packing up the phlebotomy room and maintain equipment
• Entering data 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
• Support other MEC data collection tasks as needed (i.e., obtaining informed consent, recording oral health exams)
• Attending project training, completing RTI required courses and certification by end of training
• May be cross trained to complete additional data collection activities within their scope and qualifications (i.e., oral rinse collection, STI test collection with education, collection of blood pressure or body measurements) as required
• This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Assist in setting up and shutting down the MEC including handling stair components, floor covers and expansion sides of the vehicles

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years old
• Associate degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as an MLT in a CLIA certified health care setting
• Experience performing both pediatric and adult phlebotomy OR equivalent combination of at least 4 years of experience in a CLIA certified health care setting may be considered
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and shipping regulations for biological samples
• Basic computer proficiency and clerical skills
• Good organizational skills with an eye to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

 

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:

• Fluency in Spanish
• 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