Temp - Laboratory - Med Tech (MT) Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (Nights) Springfield VT

MLT Rate: 72$ MT/MLS Rate: 73$

TRAVELER MUST HAVE HIGH PROFICIENCY IN BLOOD BANK AND MUST BE ABLE TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING WITH MINIMAL/NO TRAINING OR SUPERVISION.

* Utilizes his/her skill of performing complex and specialized tests

* Uses his/her understanding of quality assurance to monitor quality control programs.
* Promotes cost effective testing practices.
* Exercises initiative dealing with the broad scope of procedure and technical problems.
* Communicates pertinent technical information to medical, paramedical or lay individuals
* Demonstrates commitment to patient care and professionalism
* Accepts responsibility for practicing safe laboratory techniques.

• Perform, interpret and correlate clinical lab tests by following department protocols, to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients.
• Prepare specimens for testing, screen patient specimens and analyze patient specimens for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Perform quality control procedures and assist in maintaining efficient and effective lab operations.
• Must be an independent worker, but can function in a team setting

Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED. NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).

Travelers may not take all holidays off. MUST work TWO blocks (if scheduled/needed):

Thanksgiving Day/Friday after and weekend after
Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and weekend after
New Year Eve through New Year Day and weekend after

Local travelers (who reside within 50 miles of facility) will not be considered for this need.

Non-Billable Orientation: 0hrs
OT Multiplier - NO OT MULTIPLIER - OT PAID AT FLAT HOURLY RATE
Holiday Multiplier: 1.25%

Requirement description : MLT Rate: 72$ MT/MLS Rate: 73$

• 3+ years of current MLT, MT or MLS experience - [Required]
• MINIMUM 3 months previous travel experience [REQUIRED] - NON-NEGOTIABLE (more is preferred)
• ASCP, AMT, AAB Certification (NCCT or NHA not accepted) - [Required]
• MUST HAVE HIGH PROFICIENCY IN PHLEBOTOMY - PHLEBOTOMY SKILLS CHECKLIST MUST BE INCLUDED IN PROFILE [Required]
• Hematology, Chemistry and Coagulation experience - [Required]
• Tube Method for Blood Bank (just plain tube, no gel) experience - [Required]
• Micro and Blood Bank experience - [Required]
• Bachelor degree [required]
• Traveler candidate must have their own vehicle. This is a firm requirement.
• Traveler's perm address must be included in profile
• Any/All RTO must be included in profile. ALL SCHEDULING REQUESTS MUST BE MADE AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION. Facility will NOT approve scheduling requests at/after time of offer. Please obtain this information prior to submittal. Requests after offer may lead to rescinded offer

Profile Requirements:

• Work History
• Skills Checklist Medical Technologist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• 2 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment) [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• Active American Heart Association BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
• National Certification from ASCP, AMT, AAB - REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• BLS (AHA)
• National Certification

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Weekend Requirements : Part of shift/Holiday coverage required
On Call Requirements : TBD