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GHR HealthcareFort Myers, FLTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Job type
Travel
Profession
Medical Lab Technologist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 29, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$40.56
Weekly
$1,460
Yearly (full-time)
$75,920
Start date
November 30, 2026

This job pays about $40.56/hour — 39% above the median for Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Florida ($29.09/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Florida right now

  • 12 open Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Florida from 6 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $36.89 – $53.33/hour, median $44.52/hour.
  • Typical Medical Lab Technologist pay in Florida: $29.09/hour ($60,507/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Atlas MedStaff ($52.81/hour across 3 jobs).

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Job description

Travel Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technician (MT/MLS/MLT) – Fort Myers, Florida

Join an on-site hospital laboratory team as a Travel Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician in Fort Myers, Florida. This 13-week travel healthcare job is ideal for an experienced laboratory professional who works independently, supports a rotating schedule, and delivers accurate, timely diagnostic testing in an acute-care hospital environment. Fort Myers offers a welcoming Gulf Coast setting with beautiful beaches, warm weather, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant mix of dining and cultural activities.

Travel Laboratory Job Details

  • Location: Fort Myers, Florida
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site acute-care hospital laboratory
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,410-$1,510
  • Start Date: November 30, 2026
  • End Date: February 27, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 13-week travel laboratory contract
  • Shift: Third shift; rotating 10- or 12-hour shifts
  • Schedule: Seven shifts on followed by seven shifts off, Thursday through Wednesday rotation
  • Hours: Weekly hours are guaranteed according to the assignment schedule

Medical Technologist and Laboratory Technician Requirements

  • At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Valid Florida license or authorization required for the assigned laboratory role
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current ASCP certification
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to laboratory quality and patient safety
  • Pediatric, oncology, or neonatal intensive care laboratory experience is highly preferred
  • Previous travel laboratory assignment experience is highly preferred
  • Flexibility to float and support varying hospital laboratory needs

Travel Medical Technologist Responsibilities

  • Perform accurate laboratory testing and specimen processing in an acute-care hospital environment
  • Follow established procedures for specimen identification, handling, testing, and documentation
  • Monitor quality control and report laboratory results promptly and accurately
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other clinical teams to support timely diagnosis and patient care
  • Maintain compliance with laboratory safety, regulatory, and infection-control standards
  • Adapt to rotating assignments and float between laboratory areas as needed
  • Contribute as a dependable member of the core hospital laboratory team

Apply now for this Travel Medical Technologist opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida, and join a hospital laboratory team on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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