Medical Laboratory Technician
Rockford, IL
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Position Details

• Position: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 7 On / 7 Off
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Setting: Hospital Laboratory
• Department: Clinical Laboratory

Schedule & Requirements

• Night shift rotation: 7 consecutive nights on, followed by 7 days off
• Education verification required
• Must meet CLIA high-complexity testing personnel qualifications (CLIA 493.1489)
• Generalist or specialty-certified candidates accepted

Required Experience

• Hematology experience required
• Blood Bank experience required
• Experience performing automated and manual laboratory testing
• Experience with quality control, troubleshooting, and laboratory instrumentation
• Ability to analyze and validate test results independently

Required Certifications

• MLT or MLS Generalist Certification required
  • Accepted certifications include:
    • Generalist Certification
    • Blood Bank (BB)
    • Chemistry (C)
    • Hematology (H)
    • Microbiology (M)
• Must meet CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and process patient specimens
• Perform testing in:
  • Hematology
  • Chemistry
  • Urinalysis
  • Blood Bank
  • Microbiology (if applicable)
• Operate laboratory information systems for:
  • Patient registration
  • Test ordering
  • Result reporting
  • Documentation
  • Report generation
• Review and verify test results for accuracy before release
• Report and document critical values according to policy
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing
• Troubleshoot QC issues and laboratory instrumentation
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Participate in method validation and instrument implementation
• Assist with training and mentoring new employees and students