Travel Medical Technologist
Tahlequah, OK
Encode INC
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT/MLS) – Travel Contract
 

Location: W. W. Hastings Hospital – Cherokee Nation
Department: Laboratory Services
Contract Duration: July 27, 2026
Shift: 4 Days/Week | 10-Hour Shifts (40 Hours/Week)
Employment Type: Contract / Travel
 

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT/MLS) to join the Laboratory Services team at W. W. Hastings Hospital. The selected candidate will perform a wide range of laboratory tests and procedures that support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. This position requires strong technical expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient safety.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing in accordance with established laboratory procedures.
• Analyze and interpret laboratory results, ensuring accuracy and reliability before reporting.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet regulatory standards.
• Collect, process, and prepare patient specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Recognize abnormal results and communicate critical values promptly to healthcare providers.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and patient records.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and OSHA/CAP/CLIA regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in laboratory performance improvement and quality initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related laboratory field.
• Current MT/MLS certification through ASCP, AMT, or equivalent (preferred or required per facility policy).
• Minimum 1–2 years of recent clinical laboratory experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience performing testing in:
  • Hematology
  • Chemistry
  • Blood Bank
  • Microbiology
  • Urinalysis
• Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, quality assurance, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel laboratory experience.
• Experience with Cerner or other Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, or additional shifts if required.

Required Certifications

• MT/MLS Certification (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (if required by the facility)