Job Summary
Medical Laboratory Technologist, MLT Specialty. The position performs laboratory testing across hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology using automated and manual methods. Responsibilities include specimen collection, test result analysis, quality control, instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely reporting of results.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Education verification required.
- Current MLT/MLS Generalist Certification or specialty certification in Blood Bank (BB), Chemistry (C), Hematology (H), or Microbiology (M).
- Hematology and blood bank experience required.
- Qualified to perform high-complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 testing personnel qualifications.
- Additional Information:
- Collect patient specimens and use the information system to receive patients, order and collect samples, document quality control activities, answer questions, and produce required reports.
- Perform laboratory testing in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology.
- Analyze test results for validity and accuracy before releasing results for chart documentation.
- Meet designated turnaround times and appropriately report and document critical results.
- Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures.
- Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to support accurate and precise testing.
- Perform preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting, and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
- Participate in method and instrument evaluation and implementation.
- Teach and train new staff members and students.
- Maintain competency in current procedures and develop competency in newly implemented methods.
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
