Job Summary
Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) — location unspecified. This position involves collecting and preparing blood samples for laboratory testing, utilizing both skin puncture and venipuncture techniques. The role supports laboratory operations by accurately processing specimens, maintaining equipment, and adhering to quality and safety standards.
Job Details
- Position Description: Collects and prepares blood samples for laboratory testing. Enters specimen collections into lab information systems. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists with designated laboratory tests. Maintains laboratory equipment and records following accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of Medical Laboratory Technologist experience; ASCP certification; BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross) certification; location flexibility; minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Uses skin puncture and venipuncture techniques to obtain blood samples. Follows defined process including patient verification, specimen labeling, and requisition matching. Disposes of contaminated needles and biohazard fluids in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. Enters patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into appropriate systems. Organizes blood-drawing trays, ensuring sterility and first-time use of instruments. Maintains a safe and clean work environment, adhering to infection control and hazardous waste policies. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
- Submission Requirements: 2+ years of MLS experience; ASCP certification; BLS certification.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
