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MLT

Actalent
Sweetwater, TN Contractor
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our team. In this role, you will perform essential laboratory testing, ensure accurate reporting of results, and maintain quality standards. The ideal candidate will be proficient in instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and specimen processing, while upholding a safe and organized work environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine laboratory tests and accurately report results.
  • Conduct instrument maintenance and resolve technical issues.
  • Perform quality control procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for testing.
  • Label, process, and deliver specimens for analysis.
  • Collect blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques.
  • Assist with specimen receiving, accessioning, and transportation.
  • Keep work areas clean, safe, and aseptic.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program.
  • Active MLT/MT license (required prior to onboarding).
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.

Additional Skills

  • Strong knowledge of medical laboratory procedures and technology.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

  • Rural hospital laboratory serving the local community 24/7.
  • Independent role within a lean lab team.
  • Flexible shifts:
    • Monday–Friday: 3 PM–11 PM or 7 PM–7 AM
    • Occasional weekends required.
  • Facility: 70-bed, acute care, not-for-profit hospital in East Tennessee
  • Contract Details:
    • One-year assignment structured like a travel contract.
    • Competitive pay: 50% above average market rates.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sweetwater, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sweetwater,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $50

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