Travel Medical Lab Technician
Hazleton, PA
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
5x8 hrs

Travel Medical Technologist / Laboratory Generalist Jobs – Hospital Laboratory in Hazleton, PA

Apply your clinical laboratory expertise to a 13-week travel Medical Technologist job in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. This on-site hospital laboratory assignment is ideal for an experienced Laboratory Generalist, Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Medical Technologist (MT) who is confident working across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank services. Support a diverse patient population in a collaborative healthcare environment while using modern automated laboratory instrumentation.

Located in northeastern Pennsylvania near the scenic Pocono Mountain region, Hazleton offers a welcoming community, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and a comfortable setting for your next professional travel assignment. This Pennsylvania travel laboratory job provides an opportunity to expand your hospital laboratory experience while delivering accurate, timely diagnostic support.

Travel Laboratory Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,190
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour evening shifts, approximately 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital clinical laboratory
• Weekend Coverage: Required; approximately 14 weekend shifts during the assignment
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Scheduling: Block scheduling is not available; time-off requests must be submitted with application materials

Medical Technologist and Laboratory Generalist Requirements

• At least 4 years of professional clinical laboratory experience
• Previous hospital laboratory experience required
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Laboratory Generalist experience in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis
• Strong blood bank experience preferred
• ASCP-MLT certification preferred; candidates with ASCP-MLS or ASCP-MT credentials are also considered
• Valid state license or certification required at the time of submission
• Clinical laboratory charting system experience required
• Ability to complete required compliance documentation, health screening, and Pennsylvania fingerprinting before the assignment begins

Clinical Laboratory Responsibilities

• Perform accurate laboratory testing and result reporting across generalist laboratory departments
• Conduct chemistry testing using automated analyzers, including Beckman Coulter systems
• Perform hematology testing, manual differentials, coagulation studies, and urinalysis
• Complete blood bank procedures, including ABO/Rh testing, antibody screens, crossmatches, direct antiglobulin testing, antigen typing, Rh immune globulin screening, and transfusion reaction workups
• Process, accession, label, prepare, store, and appropriately dispose of clinical specimens
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation such as Beckman Coulter, Stago, Iris, and GEM platforms
• Perform quality control, review QC results, troubleshoot testing concerns, and follow laboratory quality assurance procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation while following patient identification, infection prevention, hazardous materials, and blood product handling standards
• Collaborate with the broader healthcare team to ensure timely and dependable laboratory support for patients ranging from neonates to geriatric adults

Apply now for this Medical Technologist and Laboratory Generalist travel opportunity in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.