Traveling Certified Medical Laboratory Technician- Part-Time

Job title: Traveling Certified Medical Laboratory Technician- Part-Time in USA at RTI International
Company: RTI International
Job description: The pay rate for this part time position is $28/hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location.

• Flexible work schedule
• Reimbursable travel time and mileage
• RTI International employees also get the opportunity to make a difference in their local community as well as an opportunity to work for a company named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023!

Traveling Medical Lab Technicians are responsible for:

• Performing venipuncture on children and adult participants
• Recording of oral exam findings as provided by dental hygienist
• Following the prescribed study protocol and mandated infection control guidelines
• Providing instruction to the participant for self-collection of urine and oral rinse
• Following study protocols for assure quality and accurate collection of participant exam data
• Administering screening questions, including determining fasting status, to the participants and records responses on a laptop computer
• Labeling blood, urine and other biospecimens as directed
• Setting up/packing up the phlebotomy room, including packing, unpacking, and storing light equipment and supplies
• Managing and maintaining equipment, tablet, and supplies properly
• Receiving and recording blood and other biological samples
• Processing blood samples, label cryovials, enter data about samples into biological sample management system
• Processing urine samples
• Entering data about all samples into biological sample management system
• Performing quality control activities (e.g., follow QC checklist) as instructed
• Preparing shipments of biological samples according to international and U.S. regulations
• Attending project training, completing RTI required courses and certification by end of training
• Following all procedures in the Manual of Procedures
• Managing and maintaining equipment, laptop, and supplies properly
• Providing all completed forms (e.g., timesheets) to supervisor, as requested
• Serving as back up to other staff including but not limited to explaining Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, completing body and blood pressure measurements, perform counseling and check-out procedures, completing dental screening questionnaire, hearing tests, and participant check-in
• Placing samples into temporary storage (refrigerator/freezer) in the MEC
• This position involves lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

RTI International is seeking part time Traveling Medical Lab Technicians on the NHANES Project.The Data Practice area within the Social, Statistical & Environmental Sciences (SSES) at RTI International has future openings for traveling Certified Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT) for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).NHANES involves health examinations conducted in a mobile examination center (MEC) from participants recruited by field staff. The MLT will be responsible for collecting blood samples and other specimen collections on children and adult participants and screening for conditions that exclude a participant from the blood draw. With supervision they will process biological samples including whole blood, plasma, serum, urine. After processing (e.g., aliquoting serum or plasma) the MLT would also be required to assist in preparing biological shipments of samples to several laboratories. The position will be part of a small team of staff who conduct data collection and sample collection in the MEC. As a member of the small team, the position will support other staff in specific data collection activities (i.e., obtain informed consent recorder of oral health exam) and may be crossed trained to complete additional data collection activities within their scope and qualifications (i.e., oral rinse collection, STI test collection with education, collection of blood pressure or body measurements) as required.In addition to excellent laboratory skills, a successful candidate will have good communication skills, particularly with children and parents, and computer experience. This position requires full-time continuous travel for up to 40 weeks a year, with the potential for more. Candidate must be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week while on travel, including evenings and weekends and be willing to commit to work for at least 1 year. The MLT will attend project training and be supervised by a MEC Task Leader.Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years old
• Associate degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 1 year of experience as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a CLIA certified health care setting with recent experience performing both pediatric and adult phlebotomy OR equivalent combination of 4+ years of experience in a CLIA certified health care setting may be considered
• Ability to perform phlebotomy on persons from infancy and older
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certification within the first 3 months of employment
• Skills and experience processing, storing, and shipping all types of biological samples
• Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures
• Knowledge of shipping requirements for biological samples
• Ability to establish and maintain good relations with all study participants
• Basic computer proficiency (accessing internet and various project applications) and clerical skills
• Good organizational skills with an eye to detail
• Ability to be flexible in working assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates:

• Currently certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or current licensure as MLT
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Willingness to be trained and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for driving the MEC vehicles (38 feet in length and over 26,000 lbs. in weight) to various study locations.

• The initial data collection period is expected to be two years, from January 2025 through December 2026 and anticipated to continue at least until 2030.
• On average, you will be on duty 40 hours per week for up to 38 weeks per year.
• On average, you will be on duty 5 days each week based on the survey participant schedule.
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be weekdays during daytime hours. between 7AM and 7PM driven by the data collection schedule. Staff are informed of the upcoming week’s schedule each Thursday

Traveling Medical Lab Technicians are required to complete trainings which include:

• Successfully pass project required trainings (a mix of virtual, online, and in-person.)

• Virtual and Online trainings completed throughout prior to in-person training.
• In-person training dates in Research Triangle Park, NC.
• Refresher and mid-year trainings are expected.

• Attendance at all trainings is mandatory.

• Up to 80 hours of paid online/virtual training.
• In-person training for up to 8 hours/day will be paid.
• Travel per diem and accommodations will be covered for in-person training.

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If you have a disability that affects the use of our online application system, or if you otherwise need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, please for information on how to contact us to request an accommodation.RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach--one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit .We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available .At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.For USA Job Postings Only: RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program. Further information regarding the E-Verify program and laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be found at .For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available .RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.For Applicants in Massachusetts Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.For Applicants in US Virgin Islands Only: A record of conviction will not exclude an applicant from being eligible for the position. Factors that may be examined include:
(1) The rational relationship of the nature of the offense to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and
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Expected salary: $28 per hour
Location: USA
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