
Hospital | Lab Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Medical Lab Technologist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $38.13
- Weekly
- $1,525
- Yearly (full-time)
- $79,300
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $38.13/hour — 24% above the median for Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Ohio ($30.67/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 Ohio right now
- 2 open Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Ohio from 1 agency, 2 of them in Cincinnati.
- Typical Medical Lab Technologist pay in Ohio: $30.67/hour ($63,794/year, BLS).
Job description
Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Core Laboratory | 13-Week Contract in Cincinnati, Ohio
Join a collaborative hospital laboratory team as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in Cincinnati, Ohio. This travel laboratory job offers hands-on experience performing essential diagnostic testing across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and blood bank services while supporting timely patient diagnosis and treatment. Enjoy Cincinnati’s welcoming community, diverse dining and cultural attractions, and convenient access to parks and outdoor recreation.
Travel Laboratory Job Details
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based core laboratory
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,470–$1,580
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
- Schedule: Four 10-hour night shifts per week
- Shift: Approximately 8:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.
- Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
- Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Rotating weekends and holidays required
- Call Requirement: None
- Scheduling: No blocked scheduling
Medical Laboratory Technician Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred
- Medical Laboratory Technician certification, or eligibility for certification, through a nationally recognized agency such as ASCP or AMT
- Current MLT or MLS certification preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or an equivalent qualifying education pathway
- Ability to work night shifts and participate in rotating weekend and holiday coverage
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to laboratory quality and patient safety
Medical Laboratory Technician Responsibilities
- Perform routine, moderate, and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids
- Confirm test results and provide accurate laboratory data to support clinical diagnosis and treatment decisions
- Perform, document, and evaluate quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results
- Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers, instruments, and equipment
- Work with general laboratory analyzers and testing platforms in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, microbiology, and blood bank areas
- Accurately document testing and complete required functions in laboratory and hospital information systems
- Assist with training new employees and students on laboratory equipment and testing procedures
- Support inventory control and maintain an organized, efficient clinical laboratory environment
- Participate in continuing education and maintain competency in assigned laboratory areas
- Collaborate with laboratory assistants, phlebotomists, and other members of the healthcare team
Apply now for this Medical Laboratory Technician travel contract in Cincinnati, Ohio, and join a hospital laboratory team supporting high-quality patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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