Medical Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Medical Technologist - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Laboratory

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM to 7:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Holiday Work: Required to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Experience

• Medical Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Medical Technologist experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel assignment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Medical Technologist license appropriate for Georgia
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; if previously positive, must provide proof and negative chest x-ray within 6 months
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented immunity:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Two clinical references required

Competencies & Certifications

• Color Blind Testing: Must pass or demonstrate ability to identify blood collection tube colors
• Competency exams required by agency (not client) for allied health professionals
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required depending on specialty (check unit description)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on specialty (check unit description)

Compliance & Policies

• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in assignment start being pushed back by 2 weeks
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Additional Notes

• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine fit before final manager approval
• Orientation hours vary by contract length and are non-billable
• Floating assignments are within the facility and scope of practice only

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Medical Technologist travel contract position.