Travel Medical Lab Technician
Browning, MT
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

A Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at Blackfeet Community Hospital is responsible for performing diagnostic laboratory procedures that help physicians diagnose, monitor, and treat patients.

Key responsibilities typically include:

• Performing laboratory testing in areas such as:
  • Hematology
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Blood bank
  • Serology
  • Urinalysis
  • Coagulation testing
• Collecting and processing patient specimens, including:
  • Venipuncture (blood draws)
  • Capillary punctures
  • Urine, stool, throat, and other specimen collection
  • Proper labeling and preparation of samples
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment such as:
  • Microscopes
  • Centrifuges
  • Automated analyzers
  • Blood gas and molecular testing systems
• Performing quality control and calibration procedures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and reporting laboratory results accurately and promptly to healthcare providers.
• Maintaining laboratory documentation and records in systems such as LIS, EHR, RPMS, or VistA.
• Following safety, infection control, HIPAA, CLIA, and CAP compliance standards to maintain a safe laboratory environment.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff to support patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Supporting 24/7 hospital laboratory operations, which may include weekends, holidays, evenings, or on-call shifts. 

Typical qualifications include:

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science
• ASCP or AMT certification
• BLS (AHA)