Travel Medical Technologist, Day and Night Shifts Available

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician for a 13-week travel contract in Michigan.

This is a 2nd/3rd position - weekdays are 15:00-23:30 and weekends are 23:00-07:30

Duties cover Chemistry, Urinalysis, Hematology and Coagulation

Salary: $2,200/week

About Grand Rapids: The city offers an irresistible blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and year‑round fun that makes living here feel like a daily adventure. You can spend your mornings exploring miles of scenic trails, rivers, and parks, and your afternoons diving into world‑class museums, buzzing coffee shops, and a thriving arts scene. The city’s neighborhoods are warm and welcoming, the food and craft beverage culture is famously bold, and there’s always something happening—from outdoor concerts and festivals to cozy indoor escapes when winter rolls in. It’s a place where big‑city energy meets small‑town charm, and where life feels both exciting and comfortably grounded.

Job Summary:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

 

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

 

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

 

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in science
• MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• Two (2) years experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND