Job Description
PRIDE Health is seeking a local contract Medical Lab Scientist for a local contract job in Birmingham, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Medical Lab Scientist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 24 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Pride Health is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in Birmingham, AL 35235. This is a 6+ Month with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
*The salary is determined by an individual's level of experience, as well as any relevant licenses and certifications they may hold.
**Ideal candidate has Hematology, Cerner Path Net experience.
BS Bio or Chem, BSMT, CLS, MLS, open to MLT as well.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the accurate processing and testing of clinical specimens, while adhering to laboratory procedures and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in high complexity testing and will work closely with a team of professionals to maintain and improve laboratory operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Follow established lab procedures for specimen processing, testing, and reporting results while maintaining accurate records.
• Ensure proficiency testing is handled as patient specimens, with proper documentation.
• Analyze specimens using approved methods and review results for accuracy before release.
• Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines, ensuring a compliant and safe workplace.
• Maintain quality control, document calibrations, and address test system deviations as per established procedures.
• Troubleshoot test performance issues and notify supervisors if necessary, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Report STAT or critical results promptly and respond to client or lab queries with accurate information.
• Ensure proper labeling of reagents and test kits, and maintain lab cleanliness.
• Stay updated on new procedures through training and attend departmental meetings for continued learning.
• Actively participate in safety training and compliance with regulatory inspections.
Required Knowledge & Skills:
• Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing procedures.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to adapt to multiple laboratory computer systems.
• Knowledge of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) practices.
• Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills when interacting with clients or other departments.
• Ability to always maintain patient confidentiality.
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology (preferred) or related field (Chemistry, Biology), or associate’s degree in a Laboratory Science/Medical Technology.
• For foreign-educated candidates, a credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation) is required.
• Minimum of 1-year clinical laboratory experience in high-complexity testing is preferred, or a bachelor’s in chemistry/biology with experience in clinical laboratory settings.
• National certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is preferred (e.g., ASCP, AMT).
• Blood bank experience is required.
Additional Job Details:
• Primary duties include pipetting clinical specimens, specimen processing (smear, stain, lyse, label), and working with a BD FACSCanto II flow cytometer. Data analysis is not included in this role.
• The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Grossing Technician.
• If you are passionate about laboratory science and are committed to delivering high-quality results in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing accurate and timely laboratory services.
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 & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, , legal support, auto ,home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors
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 & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Holiday work, Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work,