Travel Medical Technologist - $746 to $946 per week in Knoxville, TN

Jackson HealthPros is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform diagnostic testing on patient samples and analyze test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits to aid physicians in the diagnosis and monitoring of various disease states. The role requires adherence to standardized procedures, preparation of samples, and use of clinical laboratory information systems. The position reports to a laboratory manager or supervisor and supports quality patient care within a hospital setting in Knoxville, TN.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program preferred. Bachelor’s degree may be required by some clients.
• Valid MLT certification through TN State Licensure, ASCP, AMT, AAB, HHS, or equivalent accrediting agency required. TN state license preferred.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Experience in chemistry, hematology, and blood bank preferred.
• Familiarity with Cerner or similar EMR systems preferred.
• BLS certification as required by client.
• Meet CLIA military pathway eligibility if applicable (military medical laboratory procedures training course of at least 50 weeks and held the appropriate military occupational specialty).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing diagnostic testing in an acute care hospital laboratory.
• Prior travel or float experience covering multiple lab areas.
• Familiarity with laboratory workflows on night schedules.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 1800-0630.
• Schedule pattern: 3x12s with alternating weekends.
• Position requires floating to other lab locations as needed.
• Scrub color: gray.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin on day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with Jackson HealthPros, you provide essential laboratory services that directly support physician decision making and patient outcomes. Travel assignments provide flexibility and stability with options for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts across diverse clinical settings.

Location Highlights

Knoxville offers access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreation. The city is near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, approximately a 45-minute drive, and the Tennessee River runs through downtown with waterfront parks and trails. Visitors and residents enjoy the Market Square dining and entertainment district, the University of Tennessee campus and athletic events within a short commute, and numerous state parks and hiking opportunities within an hour.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.