Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - $1,574 per week in Lapeer, MI

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Scientist Profession: Laboratory Specialty: Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 10 hours (0700-1630) Experience: 2+ Years of MLS Experience License: ASCP Certifications: BLS Must-Have: ASCP, BLS Description: Collects and prepares blood samples for laboratory testing. Enters collections of such specimens into the lab information system. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records, following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards. Responsibilities: Uses skin puncture and venipuncture techniques to obtain blood samples. Follows defined processes in obtaining samples, including verifying patient information, labeling specimen vials, and matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Disposes of contaminated needles in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. Disposes of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies. Enters patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into appropriate systems. Processes specimens according to established guidelines. Organizes blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are for first-time use. Maintains a safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste, and other policies and protocols. Performs other related duties as required and directed.