Medical Laboratory Technician
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Lab Technician

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Laboratory (MLT 2 level)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Medical Lab Technician experience
• Medical Lab Technician experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment
• National certification required: ASCP or AMT

Work Environment

• Facility type: Free standing Emergency Department
• Total staffed beds: 10 ED rooms
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Burgundy
• Parking: Free

Important Notes

• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency response team assignments during hurricane season (June through November, peak in August and September).
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• Local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and form)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background check within 90 days of start, including multiple state and national checks
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days)
• COVID-19 vaccination records highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug-April)
• Respirator medical clearance annually (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• References: Minimum 2 clinical references, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific forms including confidentiality and security agreements, contractor forms, and job description acknowledgment prior to start
• No floating or cross-coverage between units
• No on-call duties required
• Must be able to work night shifts and every other weekend

Certifications & Licensure Notes

• Only national certification (ASCP or AMT) required for this MLT role; no state license needed
• BLS preferred but not mandatory
• Other certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke, EFM, IV Therapy, or Radiation Badge are not required for this position

Summary

This is a night-shift Medical Lab Technician travel contract position requiring at least 3 years of experience and national certification. The role is in a small emergency department setting with no on-call or floating duties. Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific onboarding is mandatory.