Travel Medical Lab Technician - $2,000 per week

About the role

PRIDE Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for an 11‑week travel contract in North Bergen, NJ 07047, starting 11/30/2026. The Medical Technologist performs routine and non‑routine laboratory testing, analyzes specimens, reviews and releases results, and maintains accurate laboratory records. This role involves moderately complex to highly complex testing while ensuring accuracy, precision, timely reporting, and compliance with laboratory procedures and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and perform laboratory testing according to established procedures and departmental SOPs.
• Analyze specimens using approved testing methodologies and review and release test results.
• Maintain accurate records of patient results, proficiency testing, quality control activities, instrument calibration, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Identify testing or instrument performance issues, troubleshoot problems, and notify the senior technologist or supervisor when necessary.
• Document corrective actions when testing systems do not meet established performance standards.
• Communicate STAT and critical results to clients according to departmental procedures.
• Verify reagent and test‑kit receipt dates, expiration dates, and opening dates when applicable.
• Review new procedures and participate in department meetings, training, and continuing education.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, laboratory cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Assist with regulatory inspections and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, or a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology, or previously qualified as a technologist under applicable federal regulations.
• Candidates with a Chemistry or Biology degree must have at least one year of clinical laboratory experience in highly complex testing.
• Clinical laboratory experience in high‑complexity testing is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple laboratory procedures simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments and provide professional customer service when interacting with clients.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and laboratory safety.

Pay

Hourly rate: $45 – $50 per hour.

Schedule

Evening/Night shift, 8‑hour shifts, 5 days per week (40 hours/week).

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• Guaranteed hours
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Cancellation protection
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits