Medical Laboratory Scientist (Snellville, GA) - MLS/MT 26-16221

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT)

Specialty / Department: Clinical Laboratory / Core Lab

Location: Snellville, GA

Duration: 8 Weeks (NO BENEFITS)

Patient Population: Adolescents to geriatrics

Candidates: Locals accepted at the same rate; first-time travelers accepted

Schedule and Shift Details

• Shift: Night shift
• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Schedule: 4 x 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 48 hours
• Weekly Pay: $1500-1,523 (travel)
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• RTO: Maximum 7 days
• Floating: Possible to a sister campus

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MT) to join the Core Laboratory team in Snellville, GA. Candidates must have at least one year of laboratory experience and strong knowledge of Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, and some Microbiology.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable performing routine laboratory testing, maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring quality control, and accurately reporting critical laboratory values.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, and Microbiology.
• Accession and process laboratory specimens.
• Perform blood specimen testing and analysis.
• Maintain laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Run quality control (QC) and perform calibrations.
• Conduct proficiency survey testing.
• Identify and report critical laboratory values promptly.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology program, as applicable.

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Core Lab experience is required.
• Experience in Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, and some Microbiology is required.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• ASCP – MLS or MT.
• ASCP – MLT.
• CLS, MLS/MT, or MLT credentials accepted as applicable.
• MLT candidates are accepted at a lower pay rate. Please inquire for details.

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• Blood Bank experience
• Venipuncture
• Microbiology exposure
• Neonatal, infant, and pediatric experience

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Laboratory Systems

• Epic
• Sysmex XM
• WAM
• Iris Cell

Additional Requirements

Holiday Requirements: Holiday coverage depends on the number of major holidays falling within the assignment.

• 1 major holiday: must work 1 holiday.
• 2 major holidays: must work both holidays.
• 3 major holidays: must work 2 holidays.