Medical Technician (Traveler)

Medical Technician (Traveler) Location: Ellsworth, ME Onsite Flexibility: Onsite Contract Details Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 3 monthsPay Rate: $61.00–$62.00 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: 1900–0730, Monday–Friday with rotational weekends. 36 hours weekly.Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary This position performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and a Laboratory Supervisor. The role sets up and monitors automated test procedures, performs manual procedures requiring judgment, and uses pre-calibrated and/or automated devices. Key Responsibilities Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test resultsMaintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimensAnalyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs)Review and release test resultsFollow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelinesAdhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performedFollow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performanceIdentify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisorDocument all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specificationsFollow the department's procedure in reporting critical results to clientsIf applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnelMaintain complete records of all testing performed on-siteMaintain general appearance of the departmentMake sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened datesReview/train on new proceduresAttend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetingsParticipate in all applicable safety training sessions; know the location and contents of the safety manual; know the location/use of all applicable safety equipmentMay perform some moderate-complexity testing with specific on-site training providedPerform other duties as directed by supervisor Required Skills Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneouslyAbility to interact with other departmentsGood customer service skills; contact with clients may be requiredMust protect patient confidentiality at all times Education Requirements BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associate's degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology preferredMLS / MLT Certification required Required Experience 1–3 years of clinical experience preferred Work Environment / Physical Requirements This is a hospital site that requires additional credentialingRotational weekends requiredOvertime expected Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement Fund About the Client This client is a world-leading provider of diagnostic information services, with laboratory operations serving one in three adult Americans and supporting half of the physicians and hospitals across the United States, as well as extending internationally. With nearly 50,000 employees, the organization operates at national scale while serving patients at the most personal level. The work here is genuinely consequential — laboratory results reveal cancer markers, confirm chronic conditions, and drive clinical decisions that directly impact patient health outcomes. The organization employs laboratory scientists, medical technologists, logistics professionals, and business talent across its extensive network of diagnostic and clinical laboratory sites. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-16428 Industry: Healthcare #gttqst