About the Practice: A thriving regional laboratory with an exemplary reputation. We have an extensive network of more than 50 locations throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut which is complimented by an extended courier network.  We proudly service a diverse clientele consisting of single and multi-physician group practices, community health care centers, home health agencies, long term care facilities and local businesses. We are a full service laboratory with state of the art equipment, information systems and a variety of reporting options

We are seeking a Certified MLT/S to join the main processing hub in East Providence. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants hands-on laboratory duties.

The MLT is responsible for performing a variety of laboratory procedures - both manual and automated. You will be analyzing/interpreting results and entering data into the LIS. The MLT is also encouraged to make recommendations on the status of new test procedures and/or products.

 

• Possess working knowledge of all aspects of venipuncture procedures

• Follows departmental policies to correctly identify the patient before any blood specimen is drawn.

• Accurately identifies the specimens through labeling by writing the patient’s last name and first name on each specimen/test tube, dating it and recording the phlebotomist’s initials

• Follows strict safety precautions for drawing specimens- Incumbent should be knowledgeable in general laboratory safety procedures

• Follows company policy concerning proper transportation of laboratory specimen

• Registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification

Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4 PM OR Mon - Fri: 3 PM - 11:30 PM

**Both shifts are expected to work every third weekend: Sat & Sun, 7:30 AM - 4 PM

**Evening shift, $3/ hour differential

**Sunday hours, time and a half

 

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.