Blood Bank Medical Technologist
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Medical Technologist - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Specialty: Laboratory (Blood Bank Focus)
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:30 - 7:00)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Details

• This position primarily involves working in the blood bank.
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) credentials are not accepted.
• Floating within the facility and scope of practice may be required.
• Weekend schedule: Every third weekend.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Contract length: 7 weeks.
• Orientation hours are proportional to contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks).
• Return to Office (RTO) requirement: maximum 7 days.
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler must work it.
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler must work both.
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler must work 2 of them.
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day.
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate.

Required Experience & Qualifications

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

Compliance & Competency Requirements

• Full compliance with all onboarding and credentialing requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to orientation scheduling.
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine fit before final approval.
• Must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start.
• Competency exams required by the agency (not the client) include:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (for RNs and LVNs only; not applicable here).
  • Color blindness testing (mandatory).
  • Other competency exams as applicable to specialty.

References & Verification

• Two clinical references required.
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months required.

Additional Notes

• This role does not accept Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT).
• The traveler must be prepared to work assigned holidays as specified.
• Floating duties may be assigned within the facility as needed.
• Orientation hours and requirements scale with contract length.