Medical Technologist II / Medical Laboratory Scientist

Assignment: Travel
Contract Length: 14 Weeks
Shift: 2nd Shift
Schedule: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM | Rotating Weekends | Every Other Weekend

Job Summary

The Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Scientist performs routine and specialized diagnostic laboratory procedures requiring technical expertise, sound judgment, and independent decision-making. The role performs laboratory testing, quality control, phlebotomy, specimen accessioning, instrumentation, and documentation while ensuring accurate and timely patient results.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing according to established policies and procedures.

• Perform patient phlebotomy and specimen accessioning as needed.

• Verify specimen integrity and patient identification.

• Evaluate and interpret laboratory data and take appropriate action according to established protocols.

• Perform quality control and proficiency testing to ensure accurate and reliable results.

• Assist with evaluation and implementation of new laboratory methods.

• Maintain laboratory policies, procedures, and required documentation.

• Support CAP inspections and other regulatory requirements.

• Operate laboratory instruments and perform instrument QC.

• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot instrument issues.

• Document testing, QC, maintenance, and corrective actions accurately.

• Use Cerner/STAR and other laboratory information systems for ordering, receiving, canceling, reviewing, and verifying tests.

• Review pending lists and follow up on outstanding tests.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, pathologists, physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.

• Answer laboratory phones and provide appropriate information or direction.

• Follow laboratory, hospital, safety, and regulatory policies and procedures.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and work-related information.

• Complete required education and participate in continuing education and performance improvement activities.

• Use laboratory resources efficiently and help minimize waste.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• ASCP, ASCPi, NCA, or AMT registration/certification as MT, MLS, or IMLS.

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, or a bachelor’s degree with required prerequisite coursework and clinical training.

• Candidates without a bachelor’s degree may qualify through an approved alternate education and training pathway recognized by ASCP, NCA, or AMT.

• Previous work experience is not required.

Required Skills

• Laboratory instrumentation operation.

• Patient phlebotomy.

• Laboratory testing and quality control procedures.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work accurately under time constraints.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to use laboratory information systems and standard office equipment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stooping.

• May lift or move items weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Frequent use of hands, fingers, and eye-hand coordination.

• Frequent reaching with hands and arms.

• Visual acuity and normal color perception required for laboratory duties.

• Exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, infectious materials, toxic substances, and biohazardous materials.

• Fast-paced, high-traffic laboratory environment that may be stressful or interruptive.

• May be required to work weekends, holidays, or take call based on departmental needs.