Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - $1,646 to $1,787 per week in Glenwood Springs, CO

Medical Laboratory Technician
Location: Glenwood Springs, CO
Agency: Pyramid Consulting, Inc.
Pay: $1,646 to $1,787 per week
Shift Information: Evenings - 5 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Responsibilities – Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

• Collect, receive, identify, label, and process patient specimens according to established laboratory procedures.

• Perform microbiology testing, including culture processing, microbial identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

• Conduct microbiology plate reading, interpret culture results, and identify clinically significant organisms.

• Perform chemical, microscopic, bacteriological, and other diagnostic laboratory tests with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain manual and automated laboratory equipment.

• Document test results, maintain accurate laboratory records, and enter patient information and results into the MEDITECH laboratory information system.

• Review and verify laboratory findings, identify abnormal results, and escalate critical or unusual findings to the appropriate clinical personnel.

• Follow established quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory safety protocols.

• Maintain compliance with applicable laboratory standards, infection control procedures, and specimen handling requirements.

• Collaborate with laboratory staff and healthcare professionals to ensure timely and accurate reporting of test results.

• Assist with laboratory workflow coordination and provide supervisory support when required.

Requirements

Requirements:

Medical Technician (ASCP):

• Associate degree
• Current Medical Technician Registration by ASCP or AMT

Medical Lab Scientist (Technologist) (ASCP):

• Bachelor's Degree
• Current Medical Technology Registration by ASCP or AMT

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) year experience as a Medical Lab Scientist (Technologist)/Technician required.