Medical Laboratory Technician
Portland, Indiana
Jay County Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Portland, Indiana
Specialty: Laboratory
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift:

  • Regular schedule: 20:00 - 06:00, 4 days a week (4x10s)
  • Scheduled every other weekend
  • Weekend shift times: 17:30 - 06:00

• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years

• National Certification Required: ASCP - MLS or MT

• First Time Travelers: Accepted

• Required Skills:

  • Strong experience with Cerner, Beckman, ACL TOPS, and Blood Bank

Required Certifications

• ASCP - MLS or MT (National Certification)
• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• PALS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• NRP (AHA only)
• Chemotherapy (as applicable)
• TNCC (as applicable)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (as applicable)
• State License Verification (must be current and verified online within 30 days before start)
• NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement including HIPAA

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (not required for Techs or RRTs)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, minimum 100% score)
• Unit Competency Exam

Required Background Checks & Verifications

• Background Check (within 90 days of start) including:

  • 7 years residence/work history
  • SSN Trace
  • County, Statewide, National Sex Offender checks
  • FACIS Level III
  • Education Verification (highest applicable education)
  • International search if lived/worked outside US in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Check (within 30 days of start)
• HHS/OIG Check (within 30 days of start)
• Transcript/Diploma (official and clear copy required)
• Education Verification (may be pending at start but must be obtained)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific forms and packets prior to start (time sensitive)
• Review and acknowledgment of Look of Assurance packet
• Compliance Checklist and Confidentiality Agreement
• Self Study Orientation & Test (must be completed 1 week prior to start)
• Fast Track Slide Packet and Signature Forms (if applicable)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (completed within 12 months of start)
• Fit Mask Test (within 12 months, approved respirators only)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (strongly recommended)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year of start)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Color Blind Exam (Ishihara or equivalent)

Employment History & References

• Minimum 2 references from recent employment verified within 2 years
• References must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above (team lead acceptable for Allied travelers)
• Current Employment Application including work history and explanation of gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist (within 12 months and annually)
• Application must cover 7 years with all gaps accounted for

This position requires strong technical skills in laboratory systems and blood bank, adherence to strict certification and health requirements, and completion of facility-specific onboarding documentation. The schedule includes night shifts and weekend rotations. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.