Medical Laboratory Technologist

NurseDeck Inc; Palmer (AK); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NurseDeck Inc in Palmer, AK seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT) for a 13-week contract. The role emphasizes strong lab operations background and proficiency with Epic EMR to ensure accurate patient results.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, testing on blood and body fluids, quality control analysis, instrument troubleshooting, and collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver timely results.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Active MT/MLS/CLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• Active state license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, processing, and phlebotomy duties.
• Conduct testing on blood, urine, body fluid, and other clinical specimens.
• Analyze quality control data to ensure testing accuracy and compliance.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and resolve technical issues.
• Review test results, maintain laboratory records, and support quality assurance initiatives.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide timely and accurate patient results.

Skills

Epic EMR proficiency

Laboratory operations

Quality control

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Education

ASCP MT/MLS/CLS certification

Active state license (where applicable)

Tools

Abbott Alinity

Beckman Coulter

GeneXpert

TORCH

Clinitek

ACL Tops 350

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT) for a 13-week contract assignment. This role requires a strong background in laboratory operations and proficiency with Epic EMR to ensure accurate and timely patient results.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, processing, and phlebotomy duties.
• Conduct testing on blood, urine, body fluid, and other clinical specimens.
• Analyze quality control data to ensure testing accuracy and compliance.
• Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and resolve technical issues.
• Review test results, maintain laboratory records, and support quality assurance initiatives.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide timely and accurate patient results.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Active MT/MLS/CLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent.
• Active state license where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory generalist experience in a hospital setting.
• 2-3 years of recent experience in laboratory operations.

Certifications

• Active MT/MLS/CLS (ASCP) certification (required).

Preferred Experience

• Profficiency with Epic EMR (required).
• Experience with Abbott Alinity, ACL Tops 350, GeneXpert, Beckman Coulter, TORCH, and Clinitek analyzers (preferred).

Note - Travel Experience Required