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Pride Health

Medical Technologist

Pride Health, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883

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Overview

Pride Health is hiring for a

Technical Lab - Medical Technologist I

to support a client’s medical facility based in Gaithersburg, MD 20877. This is a

contract

opportunity. Job Title:

Technical Lab - Medical Technologist I Work Location:

Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Pay:

$60.00 - $70.00/hr Shift:

12:00 a.m.– 8:30 a.m., Tuesday–Saturday (Third shift EST) Contract:

3 months + possible extension State of Credentials/Licenses Required:

Maryland Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test result records. Maintain documentation showing proficiency testing samples are handled identically to patient specimens. Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (refer to departmental SOPs). Review and release test results. Comply with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety regulations. Adhere to quality control policies, documenting all QC activities, instrument/procedure calibrations, and maintenance. Follow protocols if test systems are outside acceptable performance levels. Identify and address issues that may impact test performance or results; notify senior technologist or supervisor as needed. Document all corrective actions taken for deviations from performance specifications. Follow departmental procedures for reporting STAT or critical results to clients. Respond to customer or lab personnel inquiries (if applicable). Maintain thorough records of all on-site testing and keep a clean, organized work environment. Ensure reagents/test kits are properly labeled with received, expiration, and opened dates (if applicable). Review and train on new procedures as required. Attend monthly departmental and additional training/educational meetings and safety trainings. Participate in government or regulatory inspections, if required. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications

Education: BS in Medical Technology, or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 (as of March 14, 1990). Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in high-complexity testing preferred. Candidates with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology must have at least 1 year of high-complexity lab experience. Other Requirements: Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills; may require interaction with clients. Uphold patient confidentiality at all times. Seniority level

Associate Employment type

Contract Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Hospitals and Health Care

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