Travel Medical Lab Technician - $1,271 per week

TotalMed; Alexandria (LA); Remote; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

A travel healthcare staffing company is seeking a Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Alexandria, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will perform laboratory analyses, interface with healthcare professionals, and maintain equipment. A minimum of one year of experience in a medical laboratory as a generalist is required, along with appropriate certifications and an associate degree in a related field. This role offers competitive pay for 12-hour shifts, making it an excellent opportunity to advance your travel career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent medical laboratory experience.
• Must have experience working as a generalist.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate laboratory analysis on blood and other body fluids.
• Interface with medical center personnel and physicians to review lab results.
• Perform quality assurance testing and instrument maintenance.
• Assist scientists by using microscopes, cell counters, and high-precision lab equipment.
• Investigate and resolve problems to ensure accurate patient test results.
• Evaluate and implement new methodologies under supervision.
• Use hospital IT systems for daily tasks.
• Document testing and support procedures.

Skills

Recent medical laboratory experience

Experience as a generalist (chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis)

BLS certification

ASCP or AMT-MLT National Certification

Ability to use medical and laboratory computer systems

Education

Associate degree in science or health-related field

Tools

Microscopes

Cell counters

Job description

Overview

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Lab Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate laboratory analysis on blood and other body fluids.
• Interface with medical center personnel and physicians to review lab results and confirm diagnoses.
• Perform quality assurance testing and instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Assist laboratory scientists by utilizing microscopes, cell counters, and other high-precision lab equipment to examine and analyze blood, body fluids, tissues, and cells.
• Investigate and resolve problems and unusual situations. Ensure patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is properly functioning.
• Evaluate and implement new methodologies and procedures as assigned by supervisors.
• Use medical center and laboratory computer systems in the performance of daily tasks.
• Generate appropriate and required documentation of testing and support procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent medical laboratory experience; must have experience working as a generalist (chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis).
• Must have BLS and ASCP or AMT-MLT National Certification.
• Associate degree in science or a health-related field (e.g., chemistry or microbiology) is required.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; ability to bend, lean, or stoop as needed; specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• TotalMed Allied Job ID #1397473. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Medical Laboratory Technicians - MLT LAB - Travel.
• Must have one year of experience in a medical laboratory. Must have experience as a generalist (chemistry, hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis).

About TotalMed Allied

In the fast-paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we’re a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter - traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career.

Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere.

We care like no other so that you can care like no other.

What the TotalMed experience can offer you

• Top paying contracts
• 24x7 concierge one-on-one service to meet your needs
• Long or short term contracts available nationwide
• Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys

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