We are hiring Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technologist to work at FCC Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Butner, NC.  

 Duration:  Indefinite 

 Start Date:  As soon as clearance is received from the facility 

 Schedule Options: 

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM 

• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM 

• 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM 

The contractor shall provide professional clinical laboratory testing services to inmates at FCC Butner. Services will be delivered within the facility’s medical department, supporting the health and diagnostic needs of the inmate population. 

The contractor will function as a generalist, performing testing across all disciplines of the clinical laboratory, including: 

• Hematology 

• Transfusion Services 

• Coagulation 

• Urinalysis 

• Infectious Disease 

• Serology 

• Chemistry 

 This role requires advanced, thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory sciences, including  the ability to analyze human blood, tissues, and body fluids. The contractor must demonstrate: 

• Specialized knowledge of clinical correlation and laboratory methodologies 

• Proficiency in equipment/instrument maintenance and quality assurance 

• Experience with external proficiency testing programs to maintain lab accreditation 

• Competence in quality control procedures for equipment, reagents, and products 

 Responsibilities Include: 

• Ordering studies in the Laboratory Information System 

• Drawing and preparing blood samples 

• Maintaining sharps accountability and lab logs 

• Completing lab request forms and draw lists 

• Managing supply inventory and equipment maintenance 

• Preparing biological specimens for shipment 

• Processing incoming and outgoing referral specimens 

• Ensuring compliance with CLIA guidelines 

• Communicating with the Laboratory Supervisor regarding services rendered and any issues 

Note: While direct entries in inmate medical records are not typically required, some contractor-generated information may be included. 

Qualifications: 

• Certification from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) or the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) 

• Degree must be in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field (Biology or Chemistry degrees are not accepted) 

Required Experience: 

• Recent experience as an MLT or MLS within the last 3 years (new/recent grads are eligible) 

• Strong knowledge of human specimen handling 

• Ability to perform testing in all major lab disciplines 

• Advanced understanding of clinical laboratory science and analysis 

• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program
• Evidence of successful completion of a clinical laboratory certification exam
• Evidence of experience within the past three (3) years in performing clinical laboratory testing on human specimens
• Ability to work with a diverse inmate population (experience in correctional settings preferred but not required)
• Current CPR certification

About Absolute Staffers, LLC

Absolute Staffers was founded in 2002 by tenured medical professionals who recognized the critical need in the Healthcare industry for better suited, qualified personnel.The company has over fifteen years of proven expertise in providing both government and commercial clients with highly skilled staff members. Today, the Absolute Staffers team continues to grow and not only meet, but exceed industry expectations.

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