LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST [3rd SHIFT]

Job highlights
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Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
No experience necessary
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas
Benefits
Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc
Resources for child and elder care
Responsibilities
Provides routine, entry-level technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of research projects
Conducts various routine tests in a clinical and/or diagnostic laboratory setting involved in research
Collects research and clinical data in accordance with requested method
Prepares lab solutions for simple and more complex biochemical experiments and clinical tests
Performs tests using autoclave machine, pipet washer, centrifuge, microscope, and ultraviolent light microscope with fluorescent detachments
Performs autoclaving and disposal of biohazardous materials
Collects and duplicates reference material
Washes, dries, and sterilizes laboratory glassware and instruments
Distributes clean glassware to appropriate laboratories
Orders laboratory supplies
Performs custodial laboratory duties
Performs other duties as assigned
Job description
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Provides routine, entry-level technical assistance in carrying out assigned duties of research projects.

Please read here for further information on the NIH-funded “ECHO” project. https://echochildren.org

Position Key Accountabilities:
• Conducts various routine tests in a clinical and/or diagnostic laboratory setting involved in research.
• Collects research and clinical data in accordance with requested method.
• Prepares lab solutions for simple and more complex biochemical experiments and clinical tests. Performs tests using autoclave machine, pipet washer, centrifuge, microscope, and ultraviolent light microscope with fluorescent detachments.
• Performs autoclaving and disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Collects and duplicates reference material.
• Washes, dries, and sterilizes laboratory glassware and instruments. Distributes clean glassware to appropriate laboratories.
• Orders laboratory supplies.
• Performs custodial laboratory duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

None.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

No experience necessary. Six months of experience in research lab preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

This position may include work involving potentially hazardous chemical, biological or radioactive agents.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code
• 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST [3rd SHIFT]
Fidelity Partners • Columbia, SC, United States • via Career Page
17 hours ago
Full–time
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Job highlights
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
Clearance Requirements: National Agency Check and Inquiries with Fingerprints
The Medical laboratory technician must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or an equivalent Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification with appropriate training
Board Certification: Medical Laboratory Technicians are not required to be board certified; they are only certified as MLTs, MLSs, or CLSs by the ASCP or AMT
Associate degree from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory, or related science
Completion of medical technology clinical practice program and have all licenses, permits, and certifications as required by law and this contract
Two years of experience in a health care field that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) or health technician
A generalist is a Medical Laboratory Technician who can perform testing in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory, including Chemistry, Blood Banking, Hematology, Urine Chemistry, and Microbiology
Tuberculosis Testing: A negative Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA)
A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive TST or IGRA results
The TST or IGRA testing shall be repeated annually
Benefits
Anticipated Compensation: $33.43/hour
Benefits Offered: Health/Dental and Vision
Paid Time Off per Year: 80 hours per year, to begin accruing from the day of hire
Sick Leave per Year: 56 hours per year, to begin accruing from the day of hire
Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays
Measles, Mumps, & Rubella Testing: Provide proof of immunity for contract all contract employees
Varicella: Proof of immunity for all contract employees
Acellular Pertussis: Provide proof of 1 dose of Tdap vaccination for all contract employees
Influenza: Proof that all contract employees have received the annual Influenza vaccine unless it is contraindicated
If the contract employee has an approved medical or religious waiver to the vaccine, they shall be required to provide a negative Covid test weekly at the administration and cost of the contractor
Competitive Compensation
package
Comprehensive benefits
including medical, dental and vision options
Outstanding career growth
Fidelity offers
competitive salaries and benefits packages
Responsibilities
Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Shift Work: 3rd Shift (12:00 AM 8:00 AM)
The Medical Laboratory Technician is required to work an 8-hour shift on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, including weekends and holidays as required, to support testing in the Laboratory
Third Shift - work hours are 12:00 AM (Midnight) 8:00 AM: Monday (starting Sunday night) to Friday (ending Friday morning)
Weekend or holiday shifts may be required based on departmental needs and will be communicated in advance
To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Perform technical laboratory functions, including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology
Report test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results
Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping
Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment
Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control
Perform all other duties as assigned
Abides by all procedures and policies set forth by the Laboratory and Chemistry Department
Determines proper collection and timely submission of specimens
Processes specimens in a timely manner, following written guidance in Lab policy for specific turnaround time rates
Perform and report all tests in accordance with established procedures in an effort to meet specific turn-around-time criteria
Performs quality control procedures on assigned instruments and methods as per Quality Control procedure
Analyzes and interprets test and control data
Reports result expediently for STAT testing
Investigates inconsistent results and initiates corrective actions when warranted
Prepares and loads onto the instrument: reagents, calibrators, and quality control materials as needed
federal government and commercial Clients across the country
Job description
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

3rd Shift [12:00 AM 8:00 AM]

Location:
Columbia VA Healthcare System
William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
643+ Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 2+20+
• Clearance Requirements: National Agency Check and Inquiries with Fingerprints
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Anticipated Compensation: $33.43/hour.
• Shift Work: 3rd Shift (12:00 AM 8:00 AM)
• Benefits Offered: Health/Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off per Year: 80 hours per year, to begin accruing from the day of hire.
• Sick Leave per Year: 56 hours per year, to begin accruing from the day of hire.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

Work Schedule:
The Medical Laboratory Technician is required to work an 8-hour shift on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, including weekends and holidays as required, to support testing in the Laboratory.

The positions require individuals to work either of the below shifts depending on the laboratory needs and requirements:

Third Shift - work hours are 12:00 AM (Midnight) 8:00 AM: Monday (starting Sunday night) to Friday (ending Friday morning). Weekend or holiday shifts may be required based on departmental needs and will be communicated in advance.

Qualifications/Credentialing:
The Medical laboratory technician must be certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) or an equivalent Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification with appropriate training.
• Board Certification: Medical Laboratory Technicians are not required to be board certified; they are only certified as MLTs, MLSs, or CLSs by the ASCP or AMT.
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory, or related science.
• Completion of medical technology clinical practice program and have all licenses, permits, and certifications as required by law and this contract.
• Two years of experience in a health care field that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) or health technician.

A generalist is a Medical Laboratory Technician who can perform testing in all areas of the Clinical Laboratory, including Chemistry, Blood Banking, Hematology, Urine Chemistry, and Microbiology.

Descriptions of Services:
• To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Perform technical laboratory functions, including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology.
• Report test results following clinic protocols alerting providers and/or nurses about abnormal results.
• Ensure quality control in collecting specimens, ensure appropriate sampling and maintain accurate record keeping.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• Comply with all laboratory policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge: Generalist:
• Abides by all procedures and policies set forth by the Laboratory and Chemistry Department.
• Determines proper collection and timely submission of specimens.
• Processes specimens in a timely manner, following written guidance in Lab policy for specific turnaround time rates.
• Perform and report all tests in accordance with established procedures in an effort to meet specific turn-around-time criteria.
• Performs quality control procedures on assigned instruments and methods as per Quality Control procedure.
• Analyzes and interprets test and control data. Reports result expediently for STAT testing.
• Investigates inconsistent results and initiates corrective actions when warranted.
• Prepares and loads onto the instrument: reagents, calibrators, and quality control materials as needed.

Employees must have proof of the following tests:
• Tuberculosis Testing: A negative Tuberculosis Skin Test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA). A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive TST or IGRA results. The TST or IGRA testing shall be repeated annually. Measles, Mumps, & Rubella Testing: Provide proof of immunity for contract all contract employees.
• Varicella: Proof of immunity for all contract employees.
• Acellular Pertussis: Provide proof of 1 dose of Tdap vaccination for all contract employees.
• Influenza: Proof that all contract employees have received the annual Influenza vaccine unless it is contraindicated. If the contract employee has a medical contraindication to the vaccine, they shall be required to wear a mask during the Influenza season.
• COVID-1+: Proof that all contract employees have received the Covid 1+ vaccine unless there is a medical or religious waver. If the contract employee has an approved medical or religious waiver to the vaccine, they shall be required to provide a negative Covid test weekly at the administration and cost of the contractor.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Competitive Compensation
package
• Comprehensive benefits
including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth
potential.

ABOUT US:
Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that
provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the
federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers
competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to
learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or
Join our Team

Fidelity Partners provides equal
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws
(EoE).

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