Med Lab Tech in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,702/Per Week
- Profession
- Medical Lab Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $42.55
- Weekly
- $1,702
- Yearly (full-time)
- $88,504
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $42.55/hour — 62% above the median for Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Louisiana ($26.19/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, 40 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 Louisiana right now
- 5 open Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Louisiana from 2 agencies, 3 of them in Baton Rouge.
- Pay in these listings: $42.55 – $68.13/hour, median $44.47/hour.
- Typical Medical Lab Technologist pay in Louisiana: $26.19/hour ($54,475/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($56.30/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
This travel assignment as a Medical Lab Technician in Baton Rouge offers an exciting opportunity to work within a vibrant laboratory setting that requires blood bank expertise. Your role will involve performing specialized tests and managing blood bank processes during 10-hour rotating night shifts, three days a week, with a schedule that ensures ample time to explore the region’s rich culture and history. This position promotes both professional growth and adventure, making it a uniquely rewarding experience for seasoned travel lab techs eager to add a new chapter to their careers.
Weather:
Baton Rouge typically enjoys mild and warm weather around this time of year, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures perfect for outdoor activities and exploring the city’s scenic parks and historic sites.
Fun Things To Do:
- Crawfish Boil Festival – Enjoy this local culinary tradition with live music and plenty of crawfish.
- Swamp Tour – Experience the lush Louisiana wetlands on a guided airboat tour, glimpsing local wildlife like alligators and herons.
- Visit LSU Tiger Stadium – Catch a college football game and soak in the energetic atmosphere.
- Day Trip to Nottoway Plantation – Tour this historic plantation estate and learn about Southern history and architecture.
- Explore the Louisiana State Capitol – Climb to the top for panoramic views of the city and surrounding nature.
Job Specifics:
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Shift: 10 hours, rotating nights (8:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks (approx. 40 hours per week)
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