Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - $1,391 per week in Charleston, SC

Medical Laboratory Technician
Location: Charleston, SC
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,391 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/9/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Medical Lab Technician Profession: Laboratory Specialty: Medical Lab Technician Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 10 hours (21:00 - 07:30) Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred License: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent Certifications: Certification by ASCP BOC or relevant specialty lab certification Must-Have: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a relevant medical or scientific discipline Experience in Chemistry required Description: This position is for a Medical Lab Technician. The shift is nights from 21:00 to 07:30. The schedule will follow a 7 on, 7 off pattern, including weekends and holidays. Weekend work is required on an every other weekend basis. Applicants with at least 2 years of experience are preferred, but first-time applicants are accepted. Experience in Hematology and/or Chemistry is highly preferred. The Medical Lab Technician will perform routine laboratory tests and specialized laboratory tests. They will also prepare specimens for testing and conduct quality control procedures. The role involves troubleshooting quality control errors and maintenance procedures. Additionally, the technician will recognize and evaluate computer data problems and troubleshoot laboratory instruments. Preventative maintenance and communicating technical information to both medical and lay personnel are essential responsibilities. Training laboratory personnel in routine procedures and participating in continuing education is also expected. Technicians are responsible for recognizing normal and abnormal values. All employees may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season, which spans from June to November. Travelers should be aware that this could impact assignment confirmations during the peak months of August and September.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam