Medical Lab Technician - Blood Bank
Columbia, South Carolina
Palmetto Health Baptist

Job Opportunity: Medical Lab Technician

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend
• Role: Generalist with Blood Bank experience required
• Experience: No first-time travelers accepted
• EPIC experience required

Required Qualifications

• Medical Lab Technician with at least 1 year of experience
• Medical Lab Technician experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment
• Experience with Epic system
• Blood Bank experience required

Certifications & Training Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or ARC only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA or ARC only (if applicable)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify during onboarding)

Compliance & Documentation

Candidates must provide and maintain the following, with verifications typically required within 30 days of assignment start:

• Proof of identity and eligibility to work (I-9, Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks including 7-year history and various federal/state databases
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if applicable)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (not required for remote workers)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Respirator fit test to be completed onsite during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• Completion of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and competency exams) must be completed timely with limited attempts
• Badge photo required prior to start (passport-style, plain background)

Additional Notes

• This position is for experienced travel Medical Lab Technicians only; no first-time travelers will be considered.
• Candidates must be prepared for night shifts and weekend rotations.
• Compliance with all facility-specific policies and annual training requirements is mandatory.

This summary includes key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and Medical Lab Technicians considering this travel contract opportunity.