Traveling Medical Laboratory Technician- Part-Time

RTI International•Remote,

About The Position

The Traveling Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory and participant-facing activities, including venipuncture for children and adults, recording dental hygienist-provided oral exam findings, and instructing participants in self-collection of urine and oral rinse samples. The technician administers screening questions, determines fasting status, receives and records biological samples, labels and processes specimens, and enters data into a biological sample management system. The role includes setting up and packing up the phlebotomy room, maintaining equipment, following quality-control procedures, and preparing biological sample shipments in accordance with international and U.S. regulations. The technician may be cross-trained for additional data-collection activities within their scope and qualifications, such as oral rinse collection, STI test collection with education, and blood pressure or body measurement collection. The position also supports setup and shutdown of the MEC, including handling vehicle stairs, floor covers, and expansion sides. It involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may require business air travel.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution and at least one year of experience as an MLT in a CLIA-certified health care setting; alternatively, an equivalent combination of at least four years of experience in a CLIA-certified health care setting may be considered.
Alternatively, successful completion of an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks and having held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
Completed and documented coursework in Biology or Chemistry.
Experience performing both pediatric (infancy or older) and adult phlebotomy.
CPR certification or willingness to obtain it within three months.
Experience processing, storing, and shipping all types of biological samples.
Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures and biological sample shipping regulations.
Strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic computer proficiency and clerical skills.
Flexibility in assigned work schedules and tasks.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Must have or be willing to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for potential business air travel.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by ASCP or NCA, or current MLT licensure.
Hematology experience, including CBC testing and automated analyzer operation.
Experience with specimen processing and accessioning.
Willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate MEC vehicles that are 38 feet long and weigh over 26,000 pounds.
Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture on children and adult participants.
Record oral exam findings provided by a dental hygienist.
Instruct participants in self-collection of urine and oral rinse samples.
Administer screening questions and determine participants’ fasting status.
Receive and record blood and other biological samples.
Label and process blood, urine, and other biospecimens.
Set up and pack up the phlebotomy room and maintain equipment.
Enter data into the biological sample management system.
Perform quality-control activities as instructed, including following a QC checklist.
Prepare biological sample shipments according to international and U.S. regulations.
May be cross-trained to conduct additional data-collection activities within scope and qualifications, including oral rinse collection, STI test collection with education, and blood pressure or body measurement collection.
Assist with setting up and shutting down the MEC, including handling stair components, floor covers, and vehicle expansion sides.