Traveler - Medical Laboratory Scientist
Company: TalentBurst, Inc.
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Title: Traveler - Medical
Laboratory Scientist Location: Indianapolis, IN Duration: 3 months
State of Credentials Licenses Required: MLS (ASCP or AMT) preferred
Shift/Time Zone: 3rd shift (nights) with rotating weekend coverage.
The hours will fall between 2100 and 0730. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.
Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and
processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of
patient test result; 2. Maintain records that demonstrate that
proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as
patient specimens; 3. Analyze specimens using approved testing
procedures (see department SOPs). 4. Review and release test
results. 5. Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as
described in their respective guidelines. 6. Adhere to the
laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control
activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all
maintenance performed; 7. Follow the laboratory's established
policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the
laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. 8.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or
reporting of test results, correct the problems encountered or
immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor. 9.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate
from the laboratory's established performance specifications. 10.
Follow department's procedure in reporting STATS or Critical
results to clients. 11. If applicable, answer questions from
customers or other lab personnel. 12. Maintain complete records of
all testing performed on-site. 13. Maintain general appearance of
the department. 14. Make sure reagents/test kits have received
dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates. 15.
Review/train on new procedures. 16. Attend monthly department and
any additional training/educational meetings. 17. Participate in
all applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and
contents of the safety manual. Know the location/use of all
applicable safety equipment. 18. If needed, participate in
government or regulatory agency inspections. 19. Perform other
duties as directed by supervisor. Required Knowledge: A solid
understanding of basic laboratory testing is required for this
position. The successful candidate must possess good computer
skills and be able to adapt to working in multiple computer
systems. Must have knowledge of QC and QA as well as knowledge of
all areas of the laboratory. Education: BS in Medical Technology
preferred; or BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology, or Associates degree
in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or Previously
qualified as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493. 1433 published in
March 14, 1990. Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed
credential evaluation from IERF (International Education Research
Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a
detailed original transcript. A successful candidate should possess
or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a
recognized organization (ASCP or AMT). Work Experience: 1 year
Clinical experience (high complexity testing) preferred. Minimum of
1 year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing
for those with BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology. National and State
licensure as required. Special Requirements: 1. Must have the
ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures
simultaneously. 2. Must interact with other departments. 3. Contact
with clients may be required, good customer service skills are
important. 4. Must protect patient confidentiality at all
times.Additional Job Details:This traveler position is for night
shift with rotating weekend coverage. The hours will fall between
2100 and 0730. Generalist position covering Chemistry,
Hematology/Coag/UA, and Blood Bank. Credentialing required: Hep B,
Flu, MMR, Varicella, Tdap and TB Testing. TB_HC ZR Company
Description Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives;
TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working
directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We
specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many
industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our
clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet
us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA,
Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA Company
Description Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives;
TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working
directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We
specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many
industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our
clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet
us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA,
Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA
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