Lead Medical Technologist, Blood Bank
Conyers, Georgia
Rockdale Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Medical Technologist (Laboratory)

Location: Conyers, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Lead Medical Technologist (Lead Tech) with Blood Bank experience
• Specialty: Laboratory (Lead Blood Bank experience required; generalist experience not sufficient)
• Unit Procedures: Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Urinalysis
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, no weekends required
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)

Assignment Details

• Holiday Work: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it. If 2 holidays, work both. If 3 holidays, work 2 of them.
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Locals: Local candidates accepted at same rate

Required Certifications & Verifications

• Blood Bank Lead Tech experience mandatory
• State License: Must be licensed by the State of Georgia (if applicable)
• Tech Certification: Allied Annual License Verification within 30 days prior to start (if applicable)
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted (check specialty requirements)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification: Refer to specialty-specific requirements (mostly for RN/RRT roles)
• Other Certifications: Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) course required within a few months of hire (non-expiring)
• Competency Exams: Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates), Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs/LVNs only), other competency exams as applicable

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, etc.
• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination
  • Flu Vaccine: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable if needed

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Notes

• This is a lead tech position requiring specific blood bank experience; generalist lab experience will not qualify.
• Floating within the facility may be required as per scope of practice.
• No weekend shifts or on-call required.
• Orientation and compliance requirements are strict to ensure timely start.

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