Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Lab Scientist

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Float Requirement: None

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) experience in a hospital clinical laboratory setting, including Medical Technologist experience within the last year
• Blood bank experience including:

  • ABO/Rh and Antibody Screen & Identification
  • Antigen typing
  • Blood banking procedures
  • Blood irradiation
  • Cord blood evaluation

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree required for the position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (does not include marijuana)
• Physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of TB)
  • Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Valid driver's license if driving is an essential job function

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, and other certifications as required by unit or specialty (review specifics if applicable)

Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person)
• Other competency exams as required, with periodic renewal

Experience & References

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information
• For travel contracts, at least 1 prior travel assignment or 1 month of per diem assignment required

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position
• No float requirement
• Local travel radius within 60 miles of the facility

This position is ideal for a Medical Lab Scientist with solid blood bank experience seeking a travel contract assignment in the Washington, DC area.