Medical Laboratory Scientist at Pride Health

Pride Health is hiring a “Medical Laboratory Scientist - Traveler” to support our client’s medical facility-based “Farmington Hills MI 48336”. This is a 6-7-months assignment (Possibility of extension or conversion) opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Position Name: Medical Laboratory Scientist - Traveler

Location: Farmington Hills MI 48336

Weekly Pay: $2200-2400/week

Duration: 6-7 months contract with possible extension

Shift: M-F, weekends and holidays rotation, Evening- 10:30 PM -7:00 AM

ASCP or equivalent certification required

Job Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analysis, reporting, and maintenance of patient test records.
• Maintain documentation demonstrating proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and department SOPs.
• Review, verify, and release test results.
• Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, CAP, and laboratory safety guidelines.
• Follow quality control policies and document QC activities, calibrations, maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Identify and resolve testing issues that may affect test performance or result reporting; notify senior technologist or supervisor as needed.
• Document corrective actions when test systems fall outside established performance specifications.
• Report STAT and critical results according to departmental procedures.
• Answer questions from clients, customers, and laboratory personnel when applicable.
• Maintain complete and accurate testing records.
• Ensure department cleanliness and organization.
• Verify reagents and test kits are properly labeled with received, opened, and expiration dates.
• Review and train on new laboratory procedures.
• Attend departmental meetings, educational sessions, and required training programs.
• Participate in safety training and maintain knowledge of safety manuals and equipment.
• Assist with government and regulatory inspections when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge

• Strong understanding of basic laboratory testing principles.
• Knowledge of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA).
• Experience working across multiple laboratory disciplines.
• Proficiency with laboratory computer systems and ability to adapt to multiple software platforms.

Education

• BS in Medical Technology preferred; OR
• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology; OR
• Associate Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; OR
• Previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 (published March 14, 1990).

Credential Requirements:

• Foreign-educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• U.S.-educated candidates must provide an official detailed transcript.
• Must possess or be eligible for MT/MLT certification through ASCP or AMT.

Work Experience

• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Candidates with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology must have at least 1 year of high-complexity clinical laboratory testing experience.
• National and State licensure required, where applicable.

Special Requirements

• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple procedures simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration skills with other departments.
• Excellent customer service and client communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Generalist laboratory experience required, including:
• Chemistry
• Hematology
• Blood Bank

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.