What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician position at Pride Health?
Pride Health is currently seeking candidates for Medical Lab Technician positions that will provide support for our client's healthcare systems in Portland, Indiana. This is a contract assignment with a high likelihood of extension and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
Job Description:
Job Title: Medical Lab Technician
Location: Portland, Indiana
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Shift: 4x10 Nights (10 hrs)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Pay Range for Traveler: $1,900.00- $1,984.00 Weekly DOE
Job Summary:
Medical Lab Technician performs routine and specialized laboratory tests to support the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patient health. They operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensure accuracy in test results, and follow established laboratory protocols and safety standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and complex laboratory tests in areas such as hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and blood banking.
- Prepare, analyze, and interpret specimens following standardized procedures.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and analyzers.
- Verify test results and ensure accuracy before reporting to providers or entering into the EMR.
- Perform quality control checks, calibrations, and maintain documentation as required.
- Collect blood and other specimens using proper phlebotomy techniques (if required).
- Follow infection control, safety protocols, and laboratory regulatory guidelines (CLIA, CAP, OSHA).
- Maintain inventory of lab supplies and ensure proper storage of reagents and specimens.
- Communicate abnormal test results promptly to the appropriate clinical team.
- Assist with training of new staff or students as needed.
- Ensure timely processing of stat, routine, and priority tests.
Required Certification & Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of MLT experience.
- ASCP (MLS or MT) required
About Pride Health:
Pride Health is Pride Global healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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