Medical Lab Technician
Baton Rouge, LA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Medical Lab Technician Travel/Contract Position

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evening (1:00 PM – 9:30 PM), 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (40 hours/week)
Schedule: Includes rotating weekends
Travel Requirement: Prior travel experience required; no local candidates

Job Description

• Position based at Mid City campus
• Evening shift with rotating weekends
• Travel/contract assignment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Medical Lab Technician license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical Lab Technician experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physician’s statement of general physical health within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Annual respirator fit testing (fit mask) with mask size documented
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year, with additional documentation if PPD converter or BCG vaccinated; annual renewal required
• TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test renewal
• Influenza vaccination documentation or approved medical/religious exemption form (exemptions require provider signature and supporting documentation)
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation or approved medical/religious exemption form (facility-specific forms required)

Competencies and Certifications

• Competency exams as required by profession/specialty
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is not required for Medical Lab Technician

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of Healthstream courses assigned during orientation, including glucose testing return demonstration before performing accuchecks
• Signed System Access and Confidentiality Agreement prior to start

Additional Notes

• Flu vaccination is not required for employment but may be required for Aya standards; vaccine or declination form should be obtained and kept on file
• No local candidates accepted for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Medical Lab Technician travel contract opportunity.