Medical Laboratory Scientist
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Laboratory Specialist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 5 days a week, 8-hour evening shifts (Sunday through Saturday)
• Minimum Experience Required: 2 years in Laboratory specialty (will consider first-time travelers)
• Certifications Required:

  • ASCP (required)
  • BLS and ASCP-MLS (preferred)

Required Credentials & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Check: 7-year criminal history 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
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (not required for Sterile Processing Techs and Inpatient Pharmacy Techs)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination/declination as applicable)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Flu Vaccine or Medical/Religious Exemption required during flu season (10/6-3/31)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation or declination collected for tracking

Competency & Certification Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (as applicable by profession/specialty)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (required for all, including CNAs)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for most units except certain specialties)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs; pink for trauma; pediatric department allows child-friendly tops with navy blue pants; white long/short sleeve undershirts; business casual for GOR or case management (no jeans, open-toe shoes, sleeveless tops, or shorts)
• Passport-style photo with solid white/beige background for badge
• Dress Code review prior to start
• Confidentiality Agreement signed prior to start
• Security ID Application completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Job Description acknowledgment required prior to start

References & Work History

• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start (charge RNs, supervisors, or managers)
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of employment history (attestation accepted if necessary)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• This is a travel/contract position in a hospital setting requiring compliance with extensive credentialing and health documentation.