Job Details
Job Description:
Medical Lab Scientist (MLS/MT) – Traveler | Weekend Nights
Department: Laboratory
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: 13 weeks, initial assignment
Shift: Weekend Nights, Friday through Sunday
Schedule: 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Weekly Hours: 36 hours/week
Overtime: After 40 hours/week at 1.5x
Hourly Rate: ***/hour*** all-inclusive
On-Call: Not required
Holidays: May be required if the holiday falls within scheduled shift
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine and complex laboratory testing across all core lab departments.
Analyze, verify, and report test results, including critical values.
Prioritize testing and workflow appropriately during weekend night shifts.
Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing as needed.
Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
Perform and document quality control, calibrations, maintenance, and corrective actions.
Utilize the Laboratory Information System and Cerner EHR for documentation and reporting.
Communicate effectively with Emergency Department providers, nursing staff, and other clinical team members.
Support urgent and emergent testing needs, including blood bank needs, in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, quality, and patient care standards.
Work independently during weekend night coverage after standard traveler orientation.
Requirements
Education
Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field with completed clinical training required.
Experience
Minimum of five years of recent hospital laboratory experience strongly preferred.
Strong recent generalist experience required.
Previous successful travel assignment experience required.
First-time travelers will not be considered for this assignment.
New graduates will not be considered for this assignment.
Previous independent night shift or weekend shift experience required.
Candidate must be capable of working nights independently with minimal supervision.
Previous Critical Access Hospital or rural hospital experience strongly preferred.
Recent hands-on experience with the QuidelOrtho Vitros 7600 and/or Vitros 5600 required.
QuidelOrtho Vitros 7600 experience strongly preferred.
Cerner EHR experience required.
Certifications
ASCP MLS/MT or AMT certification required.
AHA BLS certification required.
Skills
Must be able to work independently on weekend night shift.
Must be confident functioning as the primary lab resource during weekend night coverage.
Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills required.
Ability to retain information, follow established workflows, and manage competing priorities.
Experience across multiple lab disciplines required.
Must be comfortable supporting Emergency Department and inpatient needs in a rural hospital setting.
Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with providers, nursing staff, and laboratory leadership.
Must be able to perform and document quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions accurately and consistently.
Must be able to maintain timely and accurate workflow during weekend night coverage.
Additional Information
Traveler must be comfortable working independently after standard traveler orientation.
This assignment requires a traveler who can function independently without the need for ongoing additional staffing support.
Candidate must have previous travel experience; this cannot be the traveler’s first travel assignment.
Candidate must have recent experience with the Vitros 7600 and/or Vitros 5600.
Floating within scope may be required, including phlebotomy and specimen processing.
Candidate must be able to adapt to a rural healthcare environment.
Candidate must be able to support urgent and emergent testing needs in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
Position Urgency:
Rapid Response Crisis
Shifts:
Weekend Night Shift: Friday-Sunday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
5
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36
Specialty Type:
Medical Laboratory
Sub Specialty:
Medical Technologist
General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Cerner
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes
Pay Rate
$45.22 - $50.10/hour
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