Local Contract Medical Lab Scientist - $40 per hour

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract Medical Lab Scientist for a 10‑week assignment in Irving, Texas. The position is a 3rd‑shift role (2:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central, Tuesday–Saturday), 40 hours per week. ASCP certification and hematology experience are required; selected candidates must complete an onsite slide test. Job ID: 26‑32021.

Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies; document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and all maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow department's procedure in reporting STAT or critical results to clients.
• Answer questions from customers or other lab personnel, if applicable.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on‑site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Ensure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and, if applicable, opened dates.
• Review and train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• Participate in all applicable safety training sessions; know the location and contents of the safety manual and the location/use of all applicable safety equipment.
• Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

• Required Knowledge: Solid understanding of basic laboratory testing; good computer skills with ability to adapt to multiple computer systems; knowledge of QC and QA as well as all areas of the laboratory.
• Education: BS in Medical Technology preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate's degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or previously qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433 (March 14, 1990). Foreign‑educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research Foundation). U.S.‑educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript.
• Certification: Possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT/MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).
• Work Experience: 1 year clinical experience (high‑complexity testing) preferred. Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology.
• Licensure: National and state licensure as required.
• Special Requirements: Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously; must interact with other departments; contact with clients may be required — good customer service skills are important; must protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Schedule

3rd shift, 2:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central Time, Tuesday through Saturday (40 hours/week).

Additional Details

Experienced hematology technologists needed. Candidates selected for an interview will be required to take an onsite slide test.