Medical Laboratory Technician – Tech

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Job ID: 901363

Job Title

Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Location

Charleston, SC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Evening Shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM) | Weekend and holiday rotation required (expected schedule includes 2 consecutive weekends on, followed by 4 weekends off) | No on-call required | Expected 40 hours/week; facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens and perform routine and specialized laboratory tests in a clinical laboratory setting
• Perform quality control procedures, troubleshoot quality control errors, and carry out preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments
• Recognize and evaluate computer data problems and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed
• Communicate technical laboratory information effectively to both medical professionals and non-clinical personnel
• Assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures and participate in continuing education activities
• Recognize normal and abnormal values and model professional standards of behavior in all daily interactions; note: during hurricane season (June–November), contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree in Medical Technology or a relevant medical or scientific discipline
• Certification as a Medical Technician by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or relevant specialty laboratory certification
• Demonstrated experience in Chemistry (required)
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility as permanent or PRN staff must have been separated from the system for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application; approvals are based on facility needs and late requests will not be accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred; first-time travelers will be considered
• Experience in Hematology highly preferred
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems and data troubleshooting

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic clinical laboratory environment with a structured and predictable weekend rotation schedule
• Opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a well-established acute care setting

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