Travel Medical Lab Technician - $2,360 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$2,360 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
About this job
PRIDE Health is seeking a travel Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Medical Lab Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 05/18/2026
- Duration: 35 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT/MLT) performs routine and complex laboratory testing in a high-complexity clinical laboratory environment. This role is responsible for specimen analysis, result validation, quality control, and adherence to regulatory standards to support accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.
Key Responsibilities:
Laboratory Operations:
- Perform specimen handling, processing, and analysis per established SOPs
- Conduct routine and high-complexity testing using approved methodologies
- Review, validate, and release laboratory results accurately and timely
- Maintain complete and accurate records of all testing activities
Quality & Compliance:
- Adhere to CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety standards
- Perform and document quality control (QC), calibration, and maintenance
- Ensure proficiency testing is handled identically to patient specimens
- Participate in regulatory inspections and audits as required
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving:
- Identify and resolve testing discrepancies or instrument issues
- Escalate unresolved issues to senior technologists or supervisors
- Document all corrective actions and deviations from performance standards
Communication & Collaboration:
- Report critical (STAT) results per departmental protocols
- Communicate effectively with lab staff, clinicians, and clients
- Provide support and training on new procedures when needed
General Duties:
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization
- Ensure proper labeling and tracking of reagents and test kits
- Participate in departmental meetings and training sessions
- Follow all safety procedures and use protective equipment appropriately
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology OR
- BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or related science OR
- Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
Certification:
- ASCP or AMT Certification (Required or Eligible)
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience (high-complexity testing preferred)
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of laboratory testing methodologies and workflows
- Understanding of Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) practices
- Ability to operate laboratory instruments and multiple LIS systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities
- Effective communication and customer service skills
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician (MT/MLT) Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ________________________________________ Assignment Details: • Shift: Day Shift • Timing: 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM • Schedule: 5 × 8-hour shifts per week • Employment Type: 35 Week Travel contract
About PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
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