Travel Laboratory Medical Laboratory Technician Job

Step into a pivotal Healthcare role as a Medical Laboratory Technician within our Laboratory team in Zanesville, Ohio, where your precision, diligence, and compassion directly influence patient outcomes. In this specialized capacity, you’ll translate complex specimens into actionable results, partner with clinicians to guide treatment, and strengthen the core of patient care through accurate, timely testing. Your expertise will illuminate each step of the diagnostic journey, helping patients receive the information they need with confidence and clarity. Ohio’s rich landscapes offer a setting that nurtures focus, collaboration, and balance, enabling you to bring your best every day. Separately, you can enjoy Ohio’s beauty—from the rolling Muskingum Valley to the outdoor wonders of Hocking Hills, and the inviting shores along Lake Erie—perfect for weekend explorations that refresh the mind and spirit.

Location Benefits: Zanesville presents a welcoming, community-focused environment with a thriving healthcare network and a full spectrum of clinical laboratory services. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a trusted regional facility while enjoying a reasonable cost of living, convenient access to parks and cultural amenities, and a strong sense of camaraderie among healthcare professionals. For those who crave variety, there’s also the attraction of potential assignments in other locations across the U.S., expanding your professional horizon while maintaining the same commitment to excellence and quality of life. The role supports collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ongoing training opportunities, and the stability of a well-established hospital system, all of which foster professional growth and personal balance.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core Responsibilities: Perform a broad range of laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and transfusion services as assigned; ensure careful specimen handling, proper labeling, and chain-of-custody procedures; operate, troubleshoot, and maintain automated analyzers and manual methods; implement quality control, perform validations, and participate in proficiency testing; document results accurately in the LIS/LIMS, review critical values, and communicate findings to the medical team; observe strict safety, infection control, and HIPAA guidelines; contribute to incident reporting and remediation activities; support instrument uptime and opportunistic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

- Professional Growth: Leverage opportunities for cross-training across departments, pursue recognized laboratory certifications, and engage in mentorship programs that pave pathways to senior technologist roles or leadership tracks. Expect exposure to a variety of specimen types and testing modalities, building a robust, adaptable skill set that enhances career longevity.

- Competitive Benefits: Competitive weekly pay ranging from $1,851 to $1,943, with guaranteed weekly hours totaling 36.0. Sign-on or performance bonuses, housing assistance, and comprehensive extension opportunities provide financial and professional flexibility. Additional benefits include licensing and CEU assistance, health coverage options, retirement plan eligibility, and paid time off aligned with contract terms.

- Comprehensive Support: Access 24/7 support from our dedicated travel and clinical teams. You’ll receive onboarding guidance, ongoing operational support while traveling, and rapid assistance for any clinical or logistical needs, ensuring you feel secure and capable wherever your assignments take you.

- Travel and Scheduling: While based in Zanesville, you may be assigned to varied clinical lab environments across the U.S., offering diverse experiences while maintaining the core standards of quality and safety. The role is designed to provide consistent work-life balance through structured hours, with flexibility to optimize your professional and personal commitments.

- Work Environment: You’ll join a values-driven organization that emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and meticulous scientific practice. Expect a culture that prioritizes accuracy, continuous improvement, and a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Company Values: Our company is committed to empowering staff through clear career paths, robust training, and an environment that fosters collaboration, curiosity, and resilience. We invest in people, not just positions, encouraging continuous learning, respectful teamwork, and a healthy balance between professional ambition and personal well-being. You’ll be welcomed into a supportive, transparent culture that celebrates achievements, mentors growth, and ensures your voice and expertise help shape the future of diagnostic medicine.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to advance your career as a Medical Laboratory Technician in a dynamic travel-capable role with meaningful impact, apply now. This is your chance to join a company that values your technical proficiency, your dedication to patient care, and your commitment to lifelong learning. Bring your precision to life in Ohio and beyond, and help illuminate the path to better health for patients everywhere.

Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Start Date: 03/16/2026. Duration: Weeks.

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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

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TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.