Travel Medical Lab Technician

Medical Lab Technician Travel Job:

U.S. Nursing is seeking experienced and self-motivated travel Medical Lab Techs for a potential strike in the fall.

Medical Lab Tech Qualifications:

• ASCP Certification 
• Two years of recent experience as Medical Lab Tech, within the past two years.
• High school diploma or GED required

In addition you must:

• Commit to a full 9 days away from home, one U.S. Nursing receives the official 10-days notice.
• Be available to work ANY shift. U.S. Nursing does not guarantee shift placement.
• Hand-carry your complete file.
• Not be CURRENTLY WORKING or IN PROCESS for any Fastaff assignment.

Medical Lab Tech Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze body fluids, such as blood, urine, sputum, stool, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid, synovial fluid, and tissue samples, and record normal or abnormal findings.
• Study blood samples for use in transfusions by identifying the number of cells, the cell morphology or the blood group, blood type, and compatibility with other blood types.
• Operate sophisticated laboratory equipment, such as microscopes and cell counters.
• Use automated equipment and computerized instruments capable of performing a number of tests at the same time. Regularly perform equipment and instrument maintenance and trouble-shooting to ensure quality control.
• Log data from medical tests and enter results into a patient’s medical record.
• Discuss results and findings of laboratory tests and procedures with physicians.

About U.S. Nursing

Since 1989, U.S. Nursing has been working with healthcare facilities and nursing professionals to provide turnkey staffing solutions during labor disputes. U.S. Nursing has staffed or helped avert more than 95% of all healthcare labor disputes nationwide, and is the pioneer and industry leader for comprehensive services throughout strike preparation and implementation.

In the event of a job action, U.S. Nursing will provide a committed group of experienced healthcare professionals, and full project management -- ensuring continuous, quality patient care.