Medical Laboratory Scientist
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Laboratory Specialist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 days a week, 8-hour day shifts (no weekends)
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (will consider first-time travelers)
• Certifications Required:

  • ASCP or ASCP-MLS
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Laboratory
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be applicable depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM) – refer to job specifics
• Competency exams required as applicable by profession, including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Color Blind Testing
  • Age Specific Competency Exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (exclusions apply)
• Must score 80% or higher on competency exams

Compliance & Background Checks

• I9 or Attestation required
• Government Issued Photo ID required
• E-Verify or Attestation required
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification for highest level of education
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Felony history: Felonies within past 5 years are automatic decline; older felonies require review

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Latex Screen
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declination accepted only for low/equivocal titer)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
• Negative drug screen (9-panel) within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking

Facility Specific Information

• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs; pink scrubs for trauma; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy blue pants
• Dress code: Business casual for some departments; no jeans, open-toe shoes, sleeveless tops, or shorts in certain areas
• Passport-style photo with solid white/beige background required for badge
• Confidentiality agreement and other facility-specific documents must be signed prior to start
• Security ID application must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract

References & Employment History

• Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume must be completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment required (attestation accepted if necessary)

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with no weekends, suitable for candidates with at least 2 years of laboratory experience, including those new to travel assignments. Compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements is mandatory.