Medical Technician

Medical Technician

Location: Erie, PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months (with potential for extension)
• Start: May 11, 2026
• Pay Rate: $59.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 3rd shift 5 8-hour shifts with start time of 10:00 PM, or 4 10-hour shifts with start time of 7:00 PM; no 3 12-hour shifts. Rotating days of the week and weekends, including rotating holidays.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role performs routine lab tests under the guidance of Medical Technologists and a Laboratory Supervisor. The Medical Technician sets up and monitors automated test procedures, performs manual procedures requiring judgment, and uses pre-calibrated and/or automated devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures (see department SOPs).
• Review and release test results.
• Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in their respective guidelines.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and all maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• 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.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Follow the department's procedure in reporting critical results to clients.
• If applicable, answer questions from customers or other lab personnel.
• Maintain complete records of all testing performed on-site.
• Maintain general appearance of the department.
• Make sure reagents/test kits have received dates, expiration dates, and if applicable opened dates.
• Review/train on new procedures.
• Attend monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings.
• 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.
• May perform some moderate-complexity testing with specific on-site training provided.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.
• This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Required Skills

• Phlebotomy experience
• Blood Bank experience
• Experience with transfusions
• Ability to establish work priorities and handle several procedures simultaneously
• Ability to interact with other departments
• Good customer service skills; contact with clients may be required
• Ability to protect patient confidentiality at all times
• Ability to handle stressful environments
• Strong attention to detail
• Can-do positive attitude and ability to get along with co-workers

Education Requirements

• BS/BA in Chemistry or Biology preferred, or Associates degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Technology preferred
• PA State Credentials/Licenses Required

Required Experience

• 1 3 years of clinical experience preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• 3rd shift role with rotating days of the week and weekends, including holidays
• Overtime expectations apply
• Public transportation available to the work location in Erie, PA
• Free parking on site
• Hospital site that requires additional credentialing

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Global leader in diagnostic information services empowering healthier lives.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-04149

Industry: Healthcare