Medical Laboratory Technician
Baton Rouge, LA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$1,896/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Medical Lab Technician (Travel/Contract)
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Specialty: Laboratory
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (1:00 PM – 9:30 PM), 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (40 hours/week)
Schedule Notes: Rotating weekends; no local candidates accepted
Job Description
- Perform laboratory testing and procedures as a Medical Lab Technician
- Work primarily on the Midcity campus
Required Qualifications
- Valid Medical Lab Technician license in Louisiana
- Minimum of 1 year of Medical Lab Technician experience
- Medical Lab Technician experience within the last year
Certifications & Competencies
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on assignment (AHA provider, instructor, or RQI acceptable)
- Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as required by specialty
Health & Safety Requirements
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually, signed by a physician
- Annual respirator fit testing (Fit Mask) including mask size
- Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year, with appropriate follow-up for converters or BCG vaccinated workers
- TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test renewal
- 12-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, marijuana, MDMA, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, PCP, tricyclic antidepressants)
- Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination exemptions allowed for medical or religious reasons with proper documentation
Additional Notes
- Candidates must complete facility-specific orientation and training, including Healthstream courses and glucose testing return demonstration before performing certain tests
- System access and confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start
- Flu vaccination is not required for employment but documentation or declination form should be obtained for records
This position is ideal for experienced Medical Lab Technicians with prior travel assignments looking for a 13-week evening contract in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Gargi was the first one to take a chance on me and land me an interview with a company. She is adept in science and took an interest in my specialty background. I am excited about the oppurtunities and not being dismissed for not having any generalist experience, despite nearly a decade of professional skill building within a reference laboratory.
Cons
None
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Baton Rouge, LA
About
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana and rich in history, culture and culinary traditions. Known for its plantations, you can tour these establishments just outside the city limits to learn what everyday life was like and about the history of slavery in the United States. For those interested in Cajun and Creole cuisine, Baton Rouge brings these distinctive cultures together and is renowned for authentic dishes served at several restaurants, including The Chimes, Louisiana Lagniappe and Gino's Restaurant. Bayou tours offer a look into a slice of life that many outsiders don’t get a chance to see. The city is also home to several music venues featuring local musical styles, such as the Varsity Theatre and the Baton Rouge River Center.
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