Laboratory - MLT

Medical Laboratory Technician

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) performs various technical, clerical, and information systems-related procedures in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank, specimen procurement, and other laboratory areas as requested on patient specimens, control materials, and proficiency samples. The MLT operates laboratory equipment within established policies to provide timely and accurate test results to doctors. This skilled individual is responsible for performing laboratory tests efficiently and accurately for high-quality patient care. The MLT monitors quality control procedures and maintains involvement in Laboratory Quality Improvement programs.

Essential Job Duties:

• The Medical Laboratory Technician analyzes laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
• Enters data from analysis of medical tests and clinical results into a computer for storage.
• Sets up, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Works with laboratory equipment, helping to prepare and analyze slides and specimens of human blood, tissue, or other cells.
• The MLT operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis, such as chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and microbiology.
• Establishes and monitors quality assurance programs and activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
• Collects and studies blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
• Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
• Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, and spinal fluid, to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
• MLTs help identify abnormalities in the samples such as malignancies, bacteria, parasites, or genetic abnormalities.
• May also assist in blood typing or other routine blood tests.
• Provides technical information about test results to physicians, family members, and researchers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize work and manage the use of time in order to complete technical tasks within realistic time limits.
• Control laboratory equipment and adjust instruments to perform laboratory procedures.
• Use computers to operate laboratory instruments and calculate, record, evaluate, and transmit data.
• Analyze and interpret laboratory results with considerable judgment.
• Maintain instrument and lab section as assigned by the Lab Manager.
• Perform specimen collection on patients of all age groups.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.