Medical Laboratory Technologist – Blood Bank
Atlanta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Laboratory Specialist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Laboratory (Blood Bank Experience Required)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Key Job Details

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (Note: First-time travelers not accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Weekend Schedule: Every third weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work two of them
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at the same rate
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Required Experience & Skills

• Blood bank experience is mandatory
• MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) credentials not accepted

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted; not required for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for certain specialties (not specifically for this role)
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, and Tech Cert Verification may be relevant depending on specialty but are not explicitly required for this Laboratory role
• Competency Exams:

  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs only)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (not applicable for this specialty)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start; must include multiple checks (criminal, sex offender, education verification, etc.)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; candidates cannot start with results pending
• Physical Exam: Required by agency (not client); must be within 1 year of start
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start; if positive, additional documentation required
  • TB Questionnaire required annually for all candidates
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination required
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination required (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Other Vaccinations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended but not required for clearance
• Additional Health Documents: May be required depending on specialty

Documentation & Verification

• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• References: Two clinical references required by agency (not client)

Facility & Policy Requirements

• Candidates must review and sign the facility’s Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Floating within the facility as needed, within scope of practice
• Full compliance with all facility-specific policies and documentation is mandatory

Summary

This is a travel/contract Laboratory position in Atlanta, GA requiring at least 2 years of blood bank experience. The role does not accept first-time travelers or MLT credentials. Candidates must be prepared to work every third weekend and cover major holidays as assigned. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory. Orientation hours are non-billable and vary by contract length. Local candidates are accepted at the same rate.