Job Summary
Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) – Reno, NV. This position involves providing comprehensive laboratory testing services in a busy, fast-paced, level 2 trauma center. The role requires demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to deliver accurate and timely test results supporting inpatient and outpatient care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) with at least 2 years of experience, including prior travel experience of a 13-week assignment. Preference will be given to candidates holding a Nevada license. The role involves working in a core laboratory environment, with a focus on generalist skills, rather than specialization in microbiology or blood bank. Experience with specialized machines such as Roche Cobas Pro (Chemistry), Sysmex XN with Cellavision (Hematology), Stago STAR Max (Coagulation), and UN 3000 (Urinalysis) is a plus.
- Required Qualifications: Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP), valid Nevada license preferred, minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience, including travel assignment experience, in a core laboratory setting.
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week. Shifts may include weekends, holidays, and call shifts, with work required on 2 or 3 major holidays and occasional additional shifts during the schedule period.
- Additional Information: The laboratory operates 24/7, serving a broad inpatient and outpatient population across a 500-mile radius. The environment is dynamic, supporting a Level 2 trauma center with extensive advanced procedures and technologies. Travelers may be required to float within their competency level to meet organizational needs. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population and healthcare team members.
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
