Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist

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LabMinds Staffing & Recruiting

Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Technologist

Lincoln, ME
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Overview

    A critical access hospital located in Lincoln, Maine, is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for a 13-week travel assignment. This role supports acute inpatient and outpatient diagnostic needs in a community hospital setting, requiring a versatile generalist capable of working independently, managing routine and STAT testing, and performing specimen collections.

    Schedule & Contract Details

    • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
    • Shift Structure: Three 12-hour shifts per week (3x12) following an initial one-week orientation and training period
    • Shift Coverage: Fill-in coverage for Thursday night shifts, with opportunities to pick up additional open shift vacancies
    • Weekend Rotation: Rotating weekends (typically every 5th weekend)
    • On-Call: No call required
    • Holidays: Worked as needed on a scheduled rotating basis

    Key Responsibilities

    • Generalist & Specialty Testing: Perform, validate, and report clinical diagnostic testing across general laboratory disciplines.
    • Blood Bank: Perform immunohematology and Blood Bank testing, including type and screens, crossmatching, and emergency release protocols.
    • Microbiology: Perform gram stains, plating/planting cultures, and processing blood cultures (full microbiology experience preferred).
    • Phlebotomy: Provide skilled phlebotomy services across patient populations as needed.
    • Autonomous Operations: Prioritize workflows, multitask, and manage bench operations independently when working alone.
    • Safety & Infection Control: Adhere strictly to hospital safety protocols, standard universal precautions, and current COVID-19 regulations (including PPE requirements and isolation room protocols).
    • Communication: Clearly and proficiently communicate critical laboratory findings to physicians, nurses, and clinical care teams.

    Qualifications & Requirements

    • Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technology / Medical Laboratory Science (MT/MLS) program.
    • Clinical Skills: * Demonstrated proficiency in Blood Bank testing. * Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture/phlebotomy. * Practical knowledge of culture planting, blood cultures, and gram stains (full microbiology bench skills preferred).
    • Core Competencies: * Proven 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.