Travel Medical Technologist - $2,632 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc. seeks a Travel Medical Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Eureka, CA. The role is 40 hours per week with a day shift, focusing on core laboratory sections including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology/serology and blood bank.

Requirements include a California CLS license in hand and typically 2 years of relevant experience. ASCP-MLS or equivalent credentials are preferred. Travel assignments may involve weekend coverage and observation unit duties.

Qualifications

• CA CLS license in hand is mandatory.
• ASCP-MLS or California Lab Scientist certifications preferred.
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Travel assignment with 13 weeks duration and 40 hours/week.
• Basic knowledge across chemistry, microbiology, serology and hematology.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tests across chemistry, immunology/serology, microbiology, hematology and urinalysis.
• Process specimens, report results and ensure QC/QA is maintained.
• Cover Observation Unit and ER Hold duties as assigned during travel.

Skills

Chemistry

24 hour urine

Arterial Blood Gas

Blood Bank

Specimen Processing/Handling

Microbiology

Immunology/Serology

Urinalysis

Hematology/Coagulation

Quality control

Tools

Siemen`s Dimensions

Sysmex XM

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Medical Technologist for a travel job in Eureka, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Position:Medical Lab Technologist
Location:Eureka, CA
Shift:Day (5x8 Hours) 8:00 16:30
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hrs/week

Job Description
Start date: ASAP
First Time Traveler: Yes
Weekend Requirement: varies to meet dept needs
Ratios: n/a
Visits/Day: n/a
Rooms/Beds: n/a
Avg. Daily Census: n/a
Years of experience: 2 yr
Float: yes. Travelers will cover Observation Unit which is ER Hold patients
Call Required: n/a
CA state license: yes (HARDSTOP- CALIFORNIA CLS LICENSE MUST BE IN HAND, REQUIRED, DO NOT PASS IF THEY DO NOT HAVE CA CLS LICENSE)
Pending License accepted: no
RTO Restrictions: No more than 7 days

Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility:
Scrub Color: scrubs ok, no jeans or Logo tees, business casual

• Certifications: Certs marked with * are preferred
  ASCP-MLS, California Lab Scientist HARDSTOP

• Skills: Skills marked with * are preferred

  Chemistry

  24 hour urine
  Acetone Analysis
  Arterial Blood Gas
  Atomic absorption
  B-12 Folates
  Hormone/Thyroid
  Immunoassay
  Review & Interpretation of QC
  Specimen Preparation
  Stool Analysis
  Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  Thyroid testing
  Tumor Markers

  Blood Bank

  ABO/Rh/Antibody Screen & ID
  AHG Crossmatch
  Antibody Typing: Tube Method
  Antigen Typing
  Blood banking procedures
  Blood irradiation
  Cord Blood Evaluation
  Direct Coombs (DAT)
  Donor Collection Procedures
  Electronic Crossmatch
  Indirect Coombs Test
  Patient identification process
  Rhogam Screening
  Thawing/Cooling of Blood Products
  Transfusion Reaction Workup

  Specimen Processing/Handling

  Accessioning
  Pipetting
  Reporting test results
  Specimen Collection
  Specimen Receipt
  Specimen Transport

  Microbiology

  Aerobic culture
  AFB culture
  Anaerobic culture
  Chlamydia culture/smear
  Culture plating
  Gram Stain
  Mycobacteria culture
  Organism identification; Aerobic Anaerobic
  PCR Testing (flu; group B; MRSA Screen; staph aureus; covid)
  Plate Set Up
  Quick identification test (strep serological; indole; coagulase; catalase; oxidase)
  Rapid test kits (RSV, strep; H-flu; C-diff)
  Sensitivities
  Wet prep (WBC; Yeast; Trichomonas)

  Immunology/Serology

  ANA (antinuclear antibody)
  ASO titer (Antistrepolysin O)
  Body fluids
  C3, C4, Total Complement
  Pregnancy test (urine or blood)
  RPR (rapid plasma reagin)

  Urinalysis

  Analyzer
  Crystal identification
  Manual macroscopic UA
  Microscopic UA

  Hematology/Coagulation

  Automated Instrument Use
  Bleeding time
  CBC Manual
  Factor Assays
  Fibrin split products/FDP
  Fibrinogen
  Occult Blood
  Platelet aggregation
  Platelet Count
  Reticulocyte Count
  Sed Rate Manual
  Sickle cell prep

  Professional Knowledge and Skills

  Blood specimen storage
  Hazardous materials and MSDS
  Management/lead experience
  Proper disposal
  Proper labeling
  Quality assurance and controls
  Transmission based precautions

  Work Settings

  Hospital clinical laboratory

  Equipment

  Siemen`s Dimensions*
  Sysmex XM

• Years of Experience: 2 year(s)
• Patient Ratio Experience: -
• Charting System: Required, Epic
  # 26-36899(M)

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.