Medical Laboratory Technician
Ketchum, ID
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Nights, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician – Job Breakdown

Facility: St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center

Location: Ketchum, Idaho

Position Details

• Shift: Night shift, 7 days on / 7 days off
• Hours: 10-hour nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Call: None
• Weekend Requirements: Nights generally work 2 weekends per month.
• Holiday Coverage: Rotating holidays as needed.
• Charting System: EPIC
• Radius Rule: Candidate's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility.
• Cancellation Policy: Up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment.

Required Certifications

• ASCP certification
• MLS, MT or MLT certification
• AMT or ASCP certifications are accepted according to the job notes.
• BLS

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Must be a laboratory generalist.
• Must be able to perform phlebotomy, especially on evening and night shifts.
• Phlebotomy may be required until 8:00 PM.
• Experience across the following areas:
  • Hematology and coagulation
  • Urinalysis (UA)
  • Blood bank
  • Chemistry and serology
  • Microbiology and molecular testing
  • Specimen processing and phlebotomy

Laboratory Systems & Equipment

• EPIC – laboratory information/charting system
• SoftBank – blood bank
• WAM – hematology differentials
• DI – chemistry
• Experience with the specific equipment and systems is helpful but not mandatory.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Night shift has one technician on duty.
• Evening shift generally has one technician.
• Day shift generally has 2–3 technicians.
• Shifts overlap for handoffs.
• Orientation may last 1–3 weeks, depending on experience.
• No specific scrub color; lab coats are provided.
• A manager is available for support.