Laboratory - MLT

Cynet Health; Washington (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for a 13-week Laboratory - MLT assignment. The role requires strong communication, the ability to mentor staff, handle confidential situations, and work independently. You will perform tests, document results, and ensure quality control across instruments in a fast-paced lab.

Must have 2+ years of experience with ASCP or AMT certification preferred. Work will be conducted Friday through Sunday, with 12.5-hour shifts, contributing to timely

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct, and empower team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests through approved procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Report tests timely and accurately per laboratory procedures.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and monitor temperatures per policy.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions of equipment and initiate corrective actions.
• Maintain clinical competency by reading articles and attending training.
• Evaluate new testing methods and contribute to procedures.
• Document corrective actions for any deviations.
• Assist with departmental inventory and instrument maintenance.
• Operate instruments using established protocols and perform quality control checks.
• Pursue process improvements for efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentor and train

Confidentiality

Independent work

Analytical skills

Learn new approaches

Education

ASCP or AMT certification preferred

Job description

Laboratory - MLT

Profession: Medical Laboratory

Specialty: Medical Laboratory Technician

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: None specified

Certifications: Certification by ASCP or AMT preferred

Must-Have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct, and empower team
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Ability to work independently
• Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches

Description:This position is responsible for performing tests through approved department procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Perform laboratory tests accurately and in a timely fashion following established guidelines and physician orders.Report all tests in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures.Inform appropriate personnel of department supply needs ensuring uninterrupted testing.Perform, record, and analyze quality control data in order to make judgments concerning the results and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.Maintain a safe and efficient working environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, and monitoring temperatures in accordance with regulatory agencies and organizational policies.Recognize and troubleshoot malfunctions of advanced technological equipment and initiate corrective action.Maintain clinical competency and current professional knowledge by reading relevant journal articles and attending training sessions.Evaluate new testing methodology and contribute to writing technical laboratory procedures.Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test analyses and notify the appropriate supervisor when necessary.Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from acceptable guidelines.Assist with yearly departmental inventory.Perform complex laboratory procedures, recognize deviations from expected results, analyze, and correct problems using scientific principles.Operate instruments using established protocols and quality control checks, performing preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments.Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies.Display and promote company values.Exhibit regular attendance.Perform other duties as assigned.