Position & Client Overview:

A large, stable regional reference lab in the Milwaukee area has a need for multiple Medical Technologist Travelers on all shifts in their Microbiology Department to do COVID testing. They would prefer candidates with degrees in Medical Technology, Microbiology or Molecular Pathology as well as ASCP or AMT certification. Any Microbiology experience is helpful, but not required, as the travelers can be trained on the testing they would be performing.

 

Start ASAP on this 13-16 week assignment. Choose your shift! First, second, and third shifts are all available, with rotating weekends.

 

Job Summary:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

 

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment

• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens

• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

 

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols

• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials

• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations

• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

 

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in science

• MLS(ASCP), MT(ASCP), or MT(AMT)

• One (1) year minimum experience required; sorry, no new grads.

 

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.