Medical Laboratory Technician
State College, PA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus
$1,996/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Medical Laboratory Technician
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Primarily evening shift with weekend rotation; 5 x 8-hour shifts per week
Hours per Week: 40
Overview
Performs laboratory analyses on blood and other body fluids to support diagnosis and treatment. Works across all clinical departments of the laboratory and is responsible for accurate, timely specimen processing and reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Medical Lab Technician experience within the last year
- Medical Lab Technician (1 year of experience)
- Medical Technologist experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- MT(ASCP) or MT(AMT) or MT(NCCLS)
- MLS(ASCP) or MLS(AMT) or MLS(NCCLS)
Experience
- No previous experience required
Preferred Experience
- Blood bank experience
- Microbiology experience
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, process, and analyze specimens accurately and according to established procedures
- Verify patient identification before specimen collection
- Review results for accuracy and completeness before release
- Follow quality control, safety, infection control, and quality assurance procedures
- Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and reagents
- Assist with troubleshooting, training, proficiency testing, and implementation of new procedures or products
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with 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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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 a 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.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About State College, PA
As a Travel Medical Laboratory Technician in State College, PA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it relatively affordable.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 80-85°F and winter lows of 20-25°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and options can be found relatively easily, especially during non-peak times.
- Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population due to the university, with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies.
- State College is home to a large population of travel nurses due to the university and healthcare facilities.
- Numerous restaurants offering local fare, vibrant art and music scene, support for various sports due to the university, and abundant outdoor activities with nearby parks and mountains.
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