Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist
About The Position
A critical access hospital in Lincoln, Maine, is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for a 13-week travel assignment supporting acute inpatient and outpatient diagnostic needs in a community hospital. The role requires a versatile generalist who can work independently, manage routine and STAT testing, and perform specimen collections. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week after an initial one-week orientation and training period. The assignment provides fill-in coverage for Thursday night shifts, with opportunities to pick up additional open shifts. Weekend coverage rotates, typically every fifth weekend. No call is required; holidays are worked as needed on a scheduled rotating basis.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technology / Medical Laboratory Science (MT/MLS) program.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Blood Bank testing.
- Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and phlebotomy.
- Practical knowledge of culture planting, blood cultures, and gram stains.
- Ability to work independently with minimal to no direct supervision.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills in an acute care setting.
- Clear verbal and written clinical communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Full microbiology bench skills and experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform, validate, and report clinical diagnostic testing across general laboratory disciplines.
- Perform immunohematology and Blood Bank testing, including type and screens, crossmatching, and emergency release protocols.
- Perform gram stains, plate or plant cultures, and process blood cultures.
- Provide phlebotomy services across patient populations as needed.
- Prioritize workflows, multitask, and manage bench operations independently when working alone.
- Follow hospital safety protocols, universal precautions, COVID-19 regulations, PPE requirements, and isolation room protocols.
- Communicate critical laboratory findings clearly to physicians, nurses, and clinical care teams.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
