Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - $2,187 per week in Binghamton, NY

Obtain laboratory specimens directly from patients, selecting appropriate equipment for the age of the patient and type of testing ordered. Identify real or potential situations or equipment failures, attempting to resolve issues within area of specialty or knowledge.

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Technologist Profession: Clinical Laboratory Technologist Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Rotational Sunday thru Wednesday Hours per Shift: Sunday is 7pm-8am, Monday thru Wednesday is 11pm-8am Experience: Minimum of 3 years of direct experience required License: Client Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist Certifications: BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross) Must-Have: Proficient in all areas of the lab including blood bank Description: In the laboratory, under limited supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Technologist performs routine and specialized tests in assigned laboratory sections in a timely manner. Monitors lab processes and verifies results. With six years of experience, may, in the absence of the supervisor, direct daily activities of the section according to relevant policies and procedures. Responsibilities include performing clinical analyses for routine, special, and automated tests. Technologists observe reactions and make qualitative or quantitative analyses. They recognize abnormal values and take proper action with alert or critical values. Perform, document, interpret, and troubleshoot quality control. Assume responsibility to resolve problems and perform required preventative maintenance procedures in laboratory instrumentation. Investigate and resolve technical problems, consulting a supervisor if resolution involves policy or procedure modification. Identify real or potential situations or equipment failures, attempting to resolve issues within area of specialty or knowledge. Refer complex issues to the appropriate source. Verify and post results in the Laboratory Information System or on appropriate reports. File reports when necessary, including downtime forms. Perform related computer functions such as entry, verification, retrieval of results, and special workload recording. Obtain laboratory specimens directly from patients, selecting appropriate equipment for the age of the patient and type of testing ordered. Recognize and act upon individual need for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence and license. Participate in the practical and clinical training of students and new employees, as assigned. Perform and evaluate new testing methods and procedures. For technologists with six or more years of experience, act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the supervisor. Carry out instructions and handle daily problems or issues. May supervise laboratory activities in the absence of the supervisor. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.