Travel Medical Lab Technician
Lawton, OK
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Description – Laboratory Technician (Chenega)

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Client: Chenega Corporation
Requisition ID: 806100
Assignment Duration: July 20, 2026 – October 17, 2026
Reports To: Lisa Scalarone
Job Status: Open
 

Position Overview

Chenega is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support clinical laboratory operations by performing diagnostic testing, specimen processing, quality control, and laboratory documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining compliance with laboratory standards and safety regulations.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing on blood, urine, body fluids, and other clinical specimens.
• Collect, receive, process, label, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Ensure accurate documentation of laboratory results in accordance with established protocols.
• Conduct quality control procedures and participate in quality assurance initiatives.
• Follow CLIA, CAP, OSHA, HIPAA, and facility-specific laboratory standards and safety guidelines.
• Identify and report abnormal test results or equipment issues promptly.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, supplies, and reagents while ensuring proper storage conditions.
• Assist with specimen transport and proper chain-of-custody procedures when required.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related laboratory field.
• Current certification such as MLT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), AMT, or equivalent (if required by the facility).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of recent clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, urinalysis, and specimen processing.
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic medical records.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in hospital or acute care laboratory settings.
• Familiarity with automated laboratory analyzers and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and laboratory safety practices.
• Ability to prioritize workload and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care.