Travel Medical Lab Technician - $1,800 per week

Travel Medical Lab Technician position in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. 13‑week contract, 40 hours per week, night shifts. Job ID #37740412.

About the role

Performs laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and specimen procurement and processing. Performs blood collection duties in a timely manner to ensure availability of test results. Keeps abreast of changes and updates to technical procedures. Consistently follows established protocols for interpreting and verifying test results, recognizes abnormal or inconsistent results and investigates appropriately, and notifies leadership of potential problems immediately to avoid compromising patient care.

Schedule

• Shift: 2100–0700 (10‑hour night shifts)
• Pattern: 8 consecutive days on, 6 days off
• Start: Monday night through the following Monday into Tuesday morning
• Weekly hours: 40

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and multitask to complete work assignments timely; adjust to fluctuating workloads
• Maintain workstations in a clean and organized manner
• Complete special projects using LIS, EMR, and other tools as appropriate
• Communicate possible delays, issues, or potential problems to leadership
• Voluntarily complete extra projects, duties, or studies when workload permits
• Perform and document required quality control procedures; perform corrective action and document out‑of‑control situations
• Operate instrumentation per specific procedures; perform and document instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Communicate instrument/equipment problems to peers and leadership; document issues and corrective actions
• Participate in student and new employee training; cover training materials thoroughly; assist in developing training curriculum
• Recognize and investigate problems thoroughly; take corrective action; involve peers or notify leadership as needed
• Complete all required competency assessments; follow performance improvement plans
• Perform all work within defined error limits
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; address customer inquiries and concerns
• Assist in error detection, investigation, and documentation; suggest process improvements
• Provide annual evidence of continuing education participation

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Medical Lab Technician experience
• Travelers only — must reside at least 50 miles from the hospital location
• MLT or MLS Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent required within 1 year of hire
• ASCP certification or equivalent required within 6 months of hire

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, including an internship at an affiliated laboratory from an accredited institution (required within 2 months of hire)
• Combined military experience and training that aligns with CLIA and CAP requirements
• MLT or MLS Certification by ASCP or equivalent (within 1 year of hire)
• ASCP certification or equivalent (within 6 months of hire)

Preferred

• Two years of clinical laboratory experience

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Discount program
• Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only)

Pay

Pay package based on 10‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

About Froedtert Health

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research, and education. The network operates eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma Center at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The network includes ten hospital locations, nearly 2,000 physicians, and more than 45 health centers and clinics.