Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Tulsa, OK

Job Title: Lead Medical Technologist Profession: Medical Technologist Specialty: - Duration: - Shift: Overnight (NOC) Hours per Shift: 12 hours (3 shifts per week, rotating holidays and weekends) Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related experience with high complexity testing License: Must have passed national certification exam as a laboratory scientist Certifications: Blood Bank certification preferred Must-Have: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or in a related Biological/Chemical Science from an accredited college or university Description: Performs medical laboratory testing and supervisory duties designated by the supervisor. Receives and processes specimens, components, and/or requisitions. Receives, prioritizes, and processes specimens in a timely manner to meet or exceed turnaround time standards. Verifies specimen identification and labeling. Determines if specimen is acceptable for analysis. Identifies discrepancies, resolves, and documents for quality assurance. Willingly assists other employees in the department during times of high-volume testing. Determines if specimen collection is required. Completes blood component transfusion utilization form. Performs and documents blood component processing according to established procedures. As requested, provides appropriate platelet and plasma components. Documents special component needs in transfusion service information systems. Reviews and confirms recipient and donor information at the time of blood component issue. Maintains adequate blood component inventory and uses the inventory effectively. Performs testing according to established procedures, organizing work for maximum efficiency. Maintains efficiency during stressful situations. Demonstrates knowledge of technical and instrumental procedures. Identifies abnormal results and repeats tests as needed. Maintains a clean, uncluttered work area. Uses required personal protective equipment and physical barriers. Works independently with minimal supervision. Uses time efficiently when work is completed. Reviews specimen logs for unreceived specimens. Performs patient and component testing according to established procedures. Uses information systems efficiently to record testing results and comments. Reports accurate test results.