Medical Laboratory Technician - Blood Bank & Microbiology
Nantucket, MA
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 33 weeks

Job Details

• Work Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each, Tuesday to Friday, 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
• Role: Generalist with blood bank and limited microbiology experience
• Housing: Shared housing provided at no cost

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree level with ASCP MLT certification or equivalent registration (AMT, HEW)
• Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to standard MLT requirements (assumed minimum 1-2 years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Required Credentials & Compliance

• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA preferred; Red Cross accepted)
• Licenses:

  • Valid professional license with primary source verification (MA Conditional Licenses NOT accepted)
• Training:

  • FEMA ICS 100 Training (must be completed before onboarding)
• Health Requirements:

  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 – April 30) with no exemptions
  • TB test within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test)
  • Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 1 year
  • Color vision test within 1 year
  • Optional but preferred: Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity, Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start
  • Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start
  • Social Security Number trace
  • National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually
• Other Requirements:

  • Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
  • Two recent professional references (minimum one supervisor or above)
  • Skills checklist
  • Candidate submission coversheet
  • Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit testing is required

Summary

This is a long-term Medical Laboratory Technician position requiring ASCP MLT certification or equivalent, with generalist duties including blood bank and limited microbiology. The role offers shared housing and requires completion of specific health, background, and training credentials prior to onboarding. Prior travel experience is not required.