Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist

Position Overview

A critical access hospital located in Lincoln, Maine, is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for a 13-week travel assignment. This role supports acute inpatient and outpatient diagnostic needs in a community hospital setting, requiring a versatile generalist capable of working independently, managing routine and STAT testing, and performing specimen collections.

Schedule & Contract Details

• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Structure: Three 12-hour shifts per week (3x12) following an initial one-week orientation and training period
• Shift Coverage: Fill-in coverage for Thursday night shifts, with opportunities to pick up additional open shift vacancies
• Weekend Rotation: Rotating weekends (typically every 5th weekend)
• On-Call: No call required
• Holidays: Worked as needed on a scheduled rotating basis

Key Responsibilities

• Generalist & Specialty Testing: Perform, validate, and report clinical diagnostic testing across general laboratory disciplines.
• Blood Bank: Perform immunohematology and Blood Bank testing, including type and screens, crossmatching, and emergency release protocols.
• Microbiology: Perform gram stains, plating/planting cultures, and processing blood cultures (full microbiology experience preferred).
• Phlebotomy: Provide skilled phlebotomy services across patient populations as needed.
• Autonomous Operations: Prioritize workflows, multitask, and manage bench operations independently when working alone.
• Safety & Infection Control: Adhere strictly to hospital safety protocols, standard universal precautions, and current COVID-19 regulations (including PPE requirements and isolation room protocols).
• Communication: Clearly and proficiently communicate critical laboratory findings to physicians, nurses, and clinical care teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technology / Medical Laboratory Science (MT/MLS) program.
• Clinical Skills:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Blood Bank testing.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture/phlebotomy.
  • Practical knowledge of culture planting, blood cultures, and gram stains (full microbiology bench skills preferred).
• Core Competencies:
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal to no direct supervision.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills in an acute care setting.
  • Clear verbal and written clinical communication skills.