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Job Description Position & Client Overview: We are seeking experienced Microbiologists for travel medical laboratory technology contracts. Several positions open in the Grand Rapids, MI area as well as others opening up soon in other MI regions. We have 1st & 2nd shift positions open - Mon - Fri with rotating weekends. These travel contracts are initially 6-months long with the possibility of extensions and looking for ASAP starts. These are full MT/L Microbiology roles, must be very proficient in all areas of micro, simple and complex, this is a high volume micro lab. Experience with Epic is a big plus with a minimum of 3+ years recent micro experience. Please note: There are no local temp contracts open; travel contracts only. If you enjoy outdoor winter activities this is the perfect assignment for you. Winter in the Grand Rapids, MI area brings a mix of cozy indoor escapes and invigorating outdoor adventures. The city, when blanketed in snow, makes it perfect for skiing, snowboarding, and sledding at nearby parks and trails, while ice skating downtown adds a festive touch to the season. Indoors, residents often warm up with craft beer at one of the many local breweries, explore art and history at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, or enjoy live performances at the Civic Theatre. The combination of snowy landscapes and vibrant cultural offerings makes winter here both lively and comforting, with plenty of ways to embrace the chill or escape it altogether. Salary: $2,200 weekly Job Summary: Conduct examinations on specimens collected from patients and animals for bacterial, viral, protozoan and fungal infections. Skill Requirements: • Computer skills, • Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment, • Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens, • Follow instructions and procedures very carefully, • Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches, • Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance, • Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills Responsibilities: • Plan and conduct complex research projects, such as improving sterilization procedures or developing new drugs to combat infectious diseases, • Perform laboratory experiments that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, • Supervise the work of biological technicians and other workers and evaluate the accuracy of their results, • Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms for study, • Identify and classify microorganisms found in specimens collected from humans, plants, animals, or the environment, • Monitor the effect of microorganisms on plants, animals, other microorganisms, or the environment, • Review literature and the findings of other researchers and attend conferences, • Prepare technical reports, publish research papers, and make recommendations based on their research findings, • Present research findings to scientists, non-scientist executives, engineers, other colleagues, and the public Education, Certification, & Experience: • Bachelor’s or Associates degree with a major in biology, microbiology or another biological or physical science, • Certification as a medical technologist (MT, MLS) though ASCP preferred Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND

Job Description Position & Client Overview: HCI is seeking experienced travel medical laboratory technologists/technicians for multiple travel positions in Grand Rapids, MI as well as throughout the state of Michigan. All shifts are available, mostly in hospital lab settings. These travel contracts are initially 9-weeks long with the possibility of extensions. These are full MT/L generalist roles, must be able to cover all departments. Experience and proficiency with Epic is preferred and a big plus! Travel experience is preferred with a minimum of 3+ years recent experience. Please note: There are no local temp contracts open; travel contracts only If you enjoy outdoor winter activities this is the perfect assignment for you. Winter in the Grand Rapids, MI area brings a mix of cozy indoor escapes and invigorating outdoor adventures. The city, when blanketed in snow, makes it perfect for skiing, snowboarding, and sledding at nearby parks and trails, while ice skating downtown adds a festive touch to the season. Indoors, residents often warm up with craft beer at one of the many local breweries, explore art and history at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, or enjoy live performances at the Civic Theatre. The combination of snowy landscapes and vibrant cultural offerings makes winter here both lively and comforting, with plenty of ways to embrace the chill or escape it altogether. Salary: $2,200 weekly Job Summary: Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics. Skill Requirements: • Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment, • Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens, • Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance Responsibilities may include but not be limited to: • Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics., • Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols, • Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials, • Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations, • Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential Education, Certification, & Experience: • MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent, • MLT: Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent, • Three (3) years of experience, • Epic experience is preferred Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND

Job Description Position & Client Overview: Seeking experienced phlebotomists for multiple phlebotomy "travel" positions in Grand Rapids and throughout the state of MI! Many day shift positions and some 2nd and 3rd positions open in mostly hospital and urgent care settings. Travel contracts are 9-weeks initially with possibility of extensions. Travel experience is a plus with a minimum of 3+ years recent phlebotomy experience in high volume settings. There are no local temp contracts open, travel only. If you enjoy outdoor winter activities this is the perfect assignment for you. Winter in the Grand Rapids, MI area brings a mix of cozy indoor escapes and invigorating outdoor adventures. The city, when blanketed in snow, makes it perfect for skiing, snowboarding, and sledding at nearby parks and trails, while ice skating downtown adds a festive touch to the season. Indoors, residents often warm up with craft beer at one of the many local breweries, explore art and history at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, or enjoy live performances at the Civic Theatre. The combination of snowy landscapes and vibrant cultural offerings makes winter here both lively and comforting, with plenty of ways to embrace the chill or escape it altogether. Salary: $1,500 weekly Job Summary: Perform venipunctures and finger sticks, process medical laboratory tests and document results for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Help establish and maintain rapport with patients and help patients understand what is being done to help alleviate stress and anxiety regarding blood tests. Interact with patients of all ages and health states. Establish patient identity before testing as well as asking questions related to certain tests. Skill Requirements include, but are not limited to: • Venipuncture, • Decontamination of puncture sites, • Post venipuncture site care, • Finger sticks, • Heal sticks, • Microcapillary skin puncture, • Vacutainer holders, • Blood culture preparation kits, • Ova parasite containers, • Paternity blood draw kits, • Order of tube collection, • Serum Separator (SST Tiger Top Speckle), • Green Top (Heparin Lithium NA+ Ammonium), • Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect specimens, • Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance, • Familiarity and comfort using specific medical equipment, • Soft skills such as kindness and empathy while working with healthy and ill patients, including those with COVID-19, • Confidence and strong attention to detail Responsibilities may include but not be limited to: • Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups, • Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc., • Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner, • Process billing information and collect payments when required, • Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis, • Maintain patient and specimen information logs, • Provide superior customer service to all patients, • Administrative and clerical duties as necessary, • Travel to additional sites when needed Education, Certification, & Experience: • High school diploma or equivalent, • Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred, • 3+ plus years of experience as a phlebotomist, • Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND