Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Clinical Laboratory - 26-01320

Job Title

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Clinical Laboratory

Profession / Specialty

Laboratory – Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Location

North Providence, RI

Assignment Duration

13 Weeks

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Night Shift

• Schedule: 4 × 10-hour shifts

• Hours: 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Rotation: 7 days on / 7 days off

• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend

• Block Scheduling: Not permitted

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to support a community hospital clinical laboratory on a night shift assignment. This role requires a strong generalist background with hands-on experience across hematology, chemistry, and blood bank (tube method). Candidates must be comfortable working independently during overnight hours in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Note: This unit does not accept first-time travelers.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform generalist laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, and blood bank

• Conduct specimen analysis, result validation, and quality control procedures

• Operate and troubleshoot automated laboratory instruments

• Perform blood bank testing including crossmatching, antibody identification, and antigen typing

• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety standards, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements

• Accurately document results and communicate critical values as required

Required Certifications

• ASCP – MLT or ASCP – MLS (Required)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent Medical Laboratory Technician experience

• Community hospital clinical laboratory experience – Required

• First-time travelers will not be considered

Patient Population

• Neonates (preferred experience)

• Infants (preferred experience)

• Pediatrics (preferred experience)

• Adolescents

• Adults

• Geriatrics

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Generalist role covering:

  • Hematology

  • Chemistry

  • Blood Bank (tube method)

• Experience with Beckman chemistry automation is a plus

Required Skills & Competencies

Laboratory Settings

• Hospital Clinical Laboratory

• Commercial or Reference Laboratories

Blood Bank

• ABO/Rh Testing

• Antibody Screen & Identification

• AHG Crossmatch

• Immediate Spin & IgG Crossmatch

• Antigen & Antibody Typing (Tube Method)

• Direct & Indirect Coombs (DAT)

• Electronic Crossmatch

• Rhogam Screening

• Blood Irradiation

Chemistry & Special Testing

• Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)

• Hormone Testing

• Immunoassay

• Osmolality

• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

• Thyroid & Tumor Marker Testing

• Cardiac Enzymes

• B-12 / Folates

Hematology & Coagulation

• CBC (Manual)

• Manual Differential

• Platelet Count

• Reticulocyte Count

• Fibrinogen

• Sed Rate (Manual)

Urinalysis & Body Fluids

• Microscopic Urinalysis

• Body Fluids Analysis

• Occult Blood Testing

• 24-Hour Urine

Instrumentation & Safety

• Automated Analyzer Operation

• Blood Specimen Storage

• Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Hazardous Materials Handling (MSDS)

• Proper Labeling & Disposal

• Transmission-Based Precautions

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.