Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - $2,023 per week in Rushville, IL

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist Profession: Medical Laboratory Specialty: Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 0 years minimum experience required; one to three months of related laboratory experience or training preferred. Performs testing across multiple laboratory disciplines, including Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Hematology, and Serology.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist Profession: Medical Laboratory Specialty: Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: 0 years minimum experience required; one to three months of related laboratory experience or training preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. License: Current certification required. Certifications: ASCP or AMT certification Must-Have: Completion of an accredited medical laboratory technician or medical laboratory scientist program. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Applied Science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science discipline. Description: Responsible for obtaining, processing, and analyzing patient specimens. Generates accurate laboratory data used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ensures compliance with established laboratory policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Identifies results that require referral to the Pathologist. Provides professional, patient-centered service. Obtains, receives, processes and reports accurate laboratory specimen results. Performs laboratory testing in Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Blood Gas, and Phlebotomy. Recognizes abnormal test results and refers critical values to the Pathologist when required. Performs and documents quality control procedures. Follows quality assurance guidelines. Screens tests for medical necessity requirements. Follows reference laboratory and interface protocols. Operates, monitors, and maintains laboratory equipment safely and correctly. Demonstrates competency in phlebotomy for patients of all ages from neonatal to geriatric. Maintains compliance with infection control practices, universal precautions, and safety regulations. Adheres to hospital policies and regulatory requirements. Completes required education, attends in-services and staff meetings, and reviews departmental communications. Adapts to changing workloads. Completes patient care duties within scheduled shifts. Communicates respectfully and professionally with patients, families, providers, and staff. Maintains confidentiality and ethical standards. Promotes teamwork and organizational values. Participates in quality and culture initiatives. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Responsible for managing all laboratory operations during the night shift. Comfortable working independently. Performs testing across multiple laboratory disciplines, including Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Hematology, and Serology. Handles analyzer maintenance and quality control procedures during the shift. Processes specimens delivered during the night, including phlebotomy and arterial blood gas collection. Communicates critical laboratory values to providers following hospital policy. Notifies day shift of inventory or supply needs to ensure uninterrupted operations.