Blood Bank, Travel Medical Technologist, Night Shift, 7 on/7 off

Job Description

Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

We are currently looking for a medical technologist or medical laboratory technician with strong blood banking skills for a very busy high volume laboratory in Mississippi. This is a great opportunity to work a compressed schedule on the night shift.

Salary Range: $2,252 (weekly)

Living in or around Hattiesburg is like a sweet slice of Southern charm with a splash of adventure. The weather is generally warm and inviting, with average highs ranging from the low 60s in winter to the low 90s in summer. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Longleaf Trace—a scenic trail perfect for biking, jogging, or just pretending you’re training for a marathon. For indoor fun, there’s the Hattiesburg Zoo, local art galleries, and cozy coffee shops that double as study spots or book club havens. Whether you’re kayaking on the Leaf River or catching a show at the Saenger Theater, Hattiesburg offers a laid-back lifestyle with just enough buzz to keep things interesting.

Job Summary:

Blood bank technologists perform both routine and specialized tests in blood banks, blood donor centers, transfusion services, reference laboratories and research facilities.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Follow instructions and procedures very carefully
• Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Testing for blood group antigens, compatibility and antibody identification
• Investigating abnormalities and adverse reactions to transfusion
• Supporting physicians in transfusion therapy for patients
• Performing viral marker testing to ensure patient safety
• Managing patient blood

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science; 
• MT/MLT/MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent; 
• SBB(ASCP) certification a plus

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law