Travel Medical Lab Technician - $1,370 per week

Rang Healthcare is seeking a travel Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Paris, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Lab Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 07/27/2025
• Duration: 24 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Title: Medical Lab Technician (MLT)
Location: Paris, IL
Assignment Length: 26 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Shift Information: Night Shift — Four 10-hour shifts per week (includes rotating weekends and holidays)

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and/or Laboratory Manager, the Medical Lab Technician performs moderate to high-complexity laboratory testing. This role also involves problem-solving, teaching, systems control, and limited supervisory responsibilities. The MLT will collect arterial, venous, and capillary blood specimens, perform drug screen collections, basic point-of-care testing, and various clerical duties. Maintaining strong working relationships with patients, families, medical personnel, and inter/intradepartmental staff is essential.

Position Requirements

• Associate Degree in Medical Technology (required)
• Phlebotomy skills across diverse patient age groups (preferred)
• Proficiency with typing and computer systems (preferred)
• Working knowledge of medical terminology (preferred)
• National certification (e.g., ASCP) is highly recommended

Essential Responsibilities

• Collects, processes, and stores blood/blood products; maintains transfusion records and releases products to clinical staff
• Performs specimen collection including blood, throat swabs, and body fluids per lab procedures
• Conducts tests for blood cell identification, coagulation, and quality control
• Runs chemical tests on various bodily fluids using lab analyzers
• Performs serological testing to detect pathogens
• Teaches laboratory techniques to students and staff
• Participates in continuing education and leads in-service presentations
• Executes quality control testing as scheduled, documenting results in the Hospital Information System (H.I.S.)
• Attends staff meetings and supports department goals
• Maintains compliance with lab, hospital, and safety protocols
• Works with all patient populations (neonates to geriatrics); may assist in phlebotomy training for healthcare students

Note:

“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”

About Rang Healthcare

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay