Medical Lab Technician – Blood Bank Generalist
Baton Rouge, LA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,759/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- 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 Position
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Work Schedule: Night shifts, 7 days on / 7 days off rotation
- Wed-Sat: 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM (4x10 hours)
- Sun-Tues: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM (3x12 hours)
- Role: Generalist Medical Lab Technician with blood bank experience required
- Employment Type: Travel/Contract
- Total Hours per Week: 36
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
- Prior travel experience required (no local candidates accepted)
Certifications & Competencies
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA Provider, Instructor, or RQI acceptable
- Competency exams as required by profession/specialty (e.g., medication/pharmacology competency)
Health & Compliance Requirements
- Valid driver’s license or state ID (copy required)
- Criminal background check (updated if no assignment within last 90 days)
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
- Annual respirator fit testing (fit mask)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with appropriate documentation for converters or BCG vaccinated workers
- 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
- Facility-specific confidentiality agreement and system access forms to be signed prior to start
- Completion of assigned Healthstream courses during orientation, including glucose testing demonstration for accuchecks
Additional Requirements
- Two professional references required
Notes
- Flu vaccination is not mandatory for employment but documentation or declination form should be maintained
- Some certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) are not required for this role unless specified by the facility for other clinical placements; verify if applicable
- Candidates must comply with all facility-specific documentation and training requirements before starting the assignment
This position is ideal for Medical Lab Technicians with blood bank experience who have prior travel contract experience and are seeking a night shift travel assignment in Louisiana.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
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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