LifePoint is seeking a travel Medical Technologist for a travel job in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Medical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Position: Travel Laboratory Technician – MT/MLT Location: Rutherford Regional Health System – Rutherfordton, NC Type: Travel Assignment
Overview
Rutherford Regional Health System in Rutherfordton, NC is seeking an experienced Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for a travel assignment. The Lab Tech will perform a variety of laboratory tests to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and other areas as assigned
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
- Accurately record and analyze test results, ensuring quality control and compliance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care decisions
- Maintain laboratory safety protocols and adhere to hospital policies
- Participate in proficiency testing and continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Provide guidance and support to other laboratory staff as needed
Qualifications
- Current certification as MT (ASCP or equivalent) or MLT
- Current license in North Carolina (if required by state regulations)
- Minimum of 1–2 years of recent clinical laboratory experience in an acute care setting
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Required Certifications: MT/MLT credential, BLS preferred
- Required Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology
Assignment Details
- Contract length: 13 weeks, with potential for extension
- Shift: 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM (Friday – Sunday)