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Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) Travel Job – Hospital Clinical Laboratory in Jacksonville, Illinois

Explore a Medical Laboratory Technologist travel assignment in Jacksonville, Illinois, with competitive weekly pay and diverse hospital laboratory experience across the lifespan.

Join a collaborative hospital laboratory team in Jacksonville, Illinois, a welcoming community known for its historic character, convenient local amenities, and relaxed small-town atmosphere. This 13-week travel assignment offers the opportunity to support patients across the lifespan while working in a clinical laboratory with varied testing responsibilities and cross-training opportunities throughout the lab.

Medical Laboratory Technologist Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580–$1,700
• Location: Jacksonville, Illinois
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour evening shifts, generally 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
• Orientation: Approximately 1.5 weeks on day shift, generally 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., before transitioning to evening shifts
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Call: Not required; occasional overnight shifts may be needed
• Floating: Float throughout all areas of the laboratory as needed
• Charting System: Cerner preferred

MLT Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in a hospital clinical laboratory
• Current ASCP certification required
• Active Illinois license required at the time of submission, where applicable
• Experience with blood bank testing, including ABO/Rh testing, antibody screens and identification, crossmatching, Coombs testing, antigen typing, and transfusion reaction workups
• Experience with chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, immunology/serology, urinalysis, specimen processing, and venipuncture
• Proficiency with automated laboratory instrumentation, including Siemens Dimensions and Sysmex systems
• Working knowledge of quality control, specimen identification and handling, laboratory safety, hazardous materials, transmission-based precautions, and proper disposal procedures
• Ability to work every other weekend and adapt to occasional overnight coverage needs

Clinical Laboratory Responsibilities

• Perform and report laboratory testing across blood bank, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, immunology/serology, and urinalysis departments
• Process and prepare specimens, including accessioning, receipt, pipetting, collection, transport, storage, and accurate labeling
• Complete routine and specialized testing such as CBCs, comprehensive metabolic panels, inflammatory markers, lipid and liver profiles, type and screens with crossmatches, cultures, blood cultures, respiratory PCR testing, PT/INR, ESR, lactic acid, and hemoglobin A1C
• Perform manual differentials, platelet and reticulocyte counts, body fluid testing, blood gas analysis, therapeutic drug monitoring, thyroid and hormone testing, and urinalysis
• Conduct microbiology procedures including culture plating, Gram staining, PCR testing, rapid test kits, wet preparations, and plate setup
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate test results promptly to support safe patient care
• Review and interpret quality control data and follow established quality assurance and safety standards
• Float among laboratory sections throughout the week while maintaining professional, accurate, and efficient workflow

Apply now for this Medical Laboratory Technologist travel opportunity in Jacksonville, Illinois, and join a hospital laboratory team where your clinical laboratory expertise can make a difference.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.