Job Summary
The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) is based in a rural Critical Access Hospital environment. This night shift position involves independently managing all laboratory operations from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., supporting a busy Emergency Department, inpatient, and outpatient testing across multiple laboratory disciplines. The role is vital to delivering timely, high-quality laboratory services to the community.
Job Details
- Position Description: Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) — responsible for obtaining, processing, and analyzing patient specimens to generate accurate laboratory data used in diagnosing and treating disease. Ensures compliance with laboratory policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, referring abnormal results to a Pathologist.
- Required Qualifications: Completion of an accredited MLT/MLS or MT/MLS program; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Applied Science, or related field; current ASCP or AMT certification; 0.0 years of experience; location within the service area; schedule including nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Primary Responsibilities:
- Performing analyzer maintenance and quality control procedures
- Processing Emergency Department specimens, including phlebotomy and arterial blood gas collection
- Testing clinic specimens delivered after hours
- Completing scheduled inpatient/floor laboratory draws each morning
- Communicating critical laboratory values to providers in accordance with hospital policy
- Notifying the day shift of inventory or supply needs to ensure uninterrupted operations
- Additional Information: The role requires competency in phlebotomy for all ages, adherence to infection control practices, safety regulations, and regulatory standards such as IDPH, OSHA, CMS, HIPAA, and DHHS. The incumbent must demonstrate professionalism, team spirit, and the ability to work independently during night hours, managing all laboratory functions in a rural hospital setting.
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
