Hospital | Lab Tech

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Travel Job – Core Laboratory | Newport News, Virginia

Join an on-site hospital laboratory in Newport News, Virginia, as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) on a 13-week travel assignment. Work overnight shifts while supporting accurate diagnosis through hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank testing. This Virginia healthcare opportunity offers competitive weekly pay and a welcoming coastal setting near waterfront attractions, historic sites, dining, and outdoor activities.

Medical Laboratory Technician Job Details

• Location: Newport News, Virginia
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Medical Laboratory Technician assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,470–$1,580
• Schedule: Overnight shifts, 7-on/7-off rotation
• Shift Duration: 10-hour nights, approximately 10:00 p.m.–8:30 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Work Setting: On-site hospital core laboratory

Medical Laboratory Technician Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent clinical laboratory experience, including blood bank experience; 5 years preferred
• Medical Laboratory Technician certification through a nationally recognized agency, preferably ASCP, or eligibility for certification
• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or an accepted equivalent education pathway
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Recent experience with hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank testing
• Ability to work independently on an overnight 7-on/7-off schedule
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to laboratory quality and patient safety

Clinical Laboratory Responsibilities

• Perform routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids
• Provide accurate, timely test results that support diagnosis and treatment decisions
• Perform testing in hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and blood bank services
• Receive and process specimens from emergency and intensive care departments into the laboratory information system
• Perform, document, and evaluate quality control procedures to ensure reliable test results
• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment
• Use laboratory and hospital information systems to accurately document testing and results
• Assist with inventory control and maintain appropriate laboratory supplies
• Support the training of new employees and students on laboratory equipment and testing procedures
• Participate in continuing education and follow applicable laboratory policies, procedures, and safety standards

Apply now for this Medical Laboratory Technician travel opportunity in Newport News, Virginia, and join a hospital core laboratory team supporting high-quality patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.