Travel Medical Lab Technician - $3,350 per week

About the role

The position is a Medical Lab Technician role located in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols.
• Broadly exercises independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.
• Ensures availability of test results by collecting specimens in a timely manner.
• Keeps abreast of changes and updates to technical procedures.
• Interprets and verifies test results, recognizing abnormal or inconsistent results and investigating appropriately.
• Notifies leadership of potential problems immediately to avoid compromising patient care.
• Completes work assignments in a timely manner by prioritizing and multitasking.
• Maintains workstations in a clean and organized manner.
• Completes special projects as assigned, utilizing LIS, EMR, and other tools and resources.
• Participates in student and new employee training.
• Suggests process improvement opportunities and looks for innovative ways to enhance error prevention.

Requirements

• 2 years of Medical Lab Tech experience.
• MLT or MLS Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent within 1 year of hire.
• ASCP certification or equivalent within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology, including an internship at an affiliated laboratory from an accredited institution within 2 months of hire.
• Combined military experience and training that aligns with CLIA and CAP requirements.
• Two years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Skills

• Ability to perform laboratory procedures independently.
• Knowledge of quality control and instrument maintenance.
• Experience with specimen procurement and processing.
• Ability to interpret and verify test results accurately.
• Good organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and training abilities.

Benefits

• Annual continuing education.
• Stipends for clinical traveler workers (for those who qualify).
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Discount program.

Pay

Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 70 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

3rd shift, 7/70 schedule. 7 10-hour days in a row followed by 7 days off.