Travel Medical Lab Technician
Holly Springs, NC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Position Overview

Pride Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist / Medical Technologist (MLT/MT) to join UNC Health in Holly Springs, NC. This role focuses on Microbiology, performing specimen processing, Gram staining, specimen plating, laboratory testing, quality control, and reporting accurate results to support patient care. Candidates with Microbiology experience are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform microbiology testing, including Gram stains and specimen plating.
• Process patient specimens and perform routine laboratory testing.
• Analyze, verify, and report accurate test results.
• Perform quality control and routine instrument maintenance.
• Troubleshoot equipment, specimen, and workflow issues.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, or related science.
• Eligible to sit for the MT certification exam upon hire and obtain certification within one year of eligibility.
• Experience with Gram stain and specimen plating (planting) for Microbiology.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology laboratory procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) candidates will also be considered.
• Experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Note: This position is Microbiology-focused. Blood Bank and Core Laboratory experience are not required.