United States onlyTraveling 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
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.
