Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - $1,643 to $1,693 per week in Hershey, PA

Medical Laboratory Technician
Location: Hershey, PA
Agency: AMN Healthcare Allied
Pay: $1,643 to $1,693 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: 9/8/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Medical Laboratory Technician - (Med Lab Tech - MLT)
StartDate: 9/8/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1643.00 - $1693.00

This Medical Technologist position is based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a vibrant community that blends small-town charm with the amenities of a larger regional hub. Hershey is famously known as “The Sweetest Place on Earth,” home to Hersheypark, Hershey’s Chocolate World, and year-round family-friendly attractions. Residents enjoy a scenic central Pennsylvania setting with rolling hills, plentiful outdoor recreation, and a comfortable pace of life. Living and working in Hershey offers access to diverse experiences outside of work. The community features excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment options, plus seasonal festivals and cultural events. Central Pennsylvania’s cost of living is generally lower than many major East Coast metropolitan areas, making it an attractive option for healthcare professionals who value affordability and quality of life. The area offers convenient access to Harrisburg, and is within reasonable driving distance of Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City and Washington, D.C., allowing for easy weekend getaways. The hiring facility is a modern, well-equipped healthcare environment with a strong reputation for patient- and family-centered care. The laboratory is designed to support high-complexity testing, using current analyzers and instrumentation to provide accurate and timely results. The culture emphasizes collaboration, professional respect and ongoing education, providing Medical Technologists with meaningful engagement in the diagnostic care team. Working here offers the chance to handle diverse, challenging cases that can strengthen both technical skills and clinical judgment. As a Medical Technologist in this setting, you will perform a broad spectrum of laboratory testing across core disciplines such as hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, and transfusion services, and may have exposure to microbiology or molecular diagnostics depending on departmental needs. A typical day includes specimen processing, test analysis, validation and review of results, documentation of quality control, and effective communication with physicians and nursing staff regarding critical values and unusual findings. You will be part of a team that supports both inpatient and outpatient services, with testing that may include routine, stat and specialized assays.

Required Qualifications
Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist, Laboratory, Blood Bank
OR
Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, Blood Bank

Preferred Qualifications
Blood Bank Technologist

About the Facility
As part of the Penn State-Hershey group, a national leader in children's care that was recently recognized by US News and Report for pediatric cancer, diabetes and endocrinology services, this facility is one of the premier healthcare establishments in the state. The medical center is a perennial award winner, being designated as a Magnet facility and awarded multiple distinctions by national and state agencies. The facility is the only Level I pediatric trauma center between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and serves the most populous rural regions in the country.

Facility Location
Best known as the birthplace of the chocolate of the same name, Hershey is referred to by many as the "Sweetest Place on Earth." Sports fans will find much to love in the region, with A-league hockey and lacrosse games being a local favorite. In addition to Hershey's Chocolate World, a must-see, the area boasts many attractions, including Hersheypark Stadium and the Milton S. Hershey Mansion.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Medical Technologist/Clinical Lab Scientist, Laboratory, Blood Bank OR Medical Laboratory Technician, Laboratory, Blood Bank

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!