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Travel Contract

Travel Medical Lab Technician
Chicago, IL
HealthCare Connections
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,100/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Reference Laboratory

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Referral bonus
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Vision benefits
  • Company provided housing options
  • Sick pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
Required
    Work Experience
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (2 years)

Description

Position & Client Overview:

Our client, one of the largest laboratory companies in and around the Chicagoland area, is currently seeking a contract Blood Bank Medical Technologist/Technician to test in their busy clinical hospital blood bank laboratory in Chicago. This position is on the night shift.

Job Summary:

Blood bank technologists perform both routine and specialized tests in blood banks, blood donor centers, transfusion services, reference laboratories and research facilities.

Skill Requirements:

Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
Follow instructions and procedures very carefully
Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

Testing for blood group antigens, compatibility and antibody identification
Investigating abnormalities and adverse reactions to transfusion
Supporting physicians in transfusion therapy for patients
Performing viral marker testing to ensure patient safety
Managing patient blood

Education, Certification, & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in science;
MT/MLT/MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent;
SBB(ASCP) certification a plus
At least one (1) year experience required

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.
Antwan Spivey
HealthCare Connections Job ID #864167-1. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

HealthCare Connections

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Excellent Recruiter - Highly Recommended

The most important of the many positive aspects of Antwan Spivey is that he is straightforward and honest. If he's able to get something for you, he says it and does it - and if it's impossible, he tells you that as well so you don't hold onto any false hopes. Antwan persuaded me - softly might I add - to leave a secure job of 16.5 years and enter the world of travel medical technologist, and it was one of the smartest decisions I've ever made. He acknowledged that MANY - though not all - of the hospital jobs needing travelers are less than stellar hospitals or locations or situations. Yet he acquired two excellent positions that were great experiences and has been an excellent recruiter, advocate and - dare I say it - even a friend (like an online one) for the past 15 months. My temporary move from HCI was (in part) a product of his honesty, but he continued trying to place me in accordance with my wishes. He listens to the tech, he responds, and he tries to accomplish the best situation possible for those he represents. Recruiters would have a much better name and reputation if they followed the example of Mr Spivey. I highly recommend him as your recruiter, you will not be disappointed.

William B
William B
Medical Lab Technician (Allied Health Professional)
Review of Antwan Spivey on Jun 26, 2023
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