Travel Medical Technologist

Encode INC is seeking a travel Medical Technologist for a travel job in Dayton, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  Medical Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  04/01/2026
• Duration:
  26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Project: Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS)
TOPR Number: ICSP-0225
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Service Contract Act (SCA): Yes
Work Location: Dayton VA Medical Center
4100 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428

The Dayton VA Medical Center is preparing for implementation of the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) system and requires temporary laboratory support.

The contractor shall provide Medical Laboratory Technologists (MTs) and/or Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) to deliver comprehensive laboratory services consistent with national standards, including those established by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

2.0–3.0 FTE Total:

• Either:
  • 2 Medical Technologists (MT), OR
  • 2 Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT), OR
  • 1 MT and 1 MLT

(Additionally, 3 Phlebotomists under the same contract – separate role)

• 6-Month Base Period
• 1 Optional 6-Month Extension
• Anticipated Credentialing Time: 6–8 weeks

• Partner Bill Rate: $68.15/hour
• SCA Wage Determination (MLT): $23.86/hour
• Health & Welfare: $5.09/hour (if benefits not provided)

Qualifications

Must meet one of the following VHA-recognized certifications:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) or AMT
• Medical Technologist (MT) – ASCP Board of Registry (BOR) or AMT
• Categorical or Specialist certification – ASCP or AMT

Failure to maintain certification will result in immediate removal from duties.

Must possess certification from:

• ASCP (Board of Certification or Board of Registry)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT)
• American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)

Failure to maintain certification will result in immediate removal.

• Minimum 24 months (2 years) of clinical laboratory experience

All MT/MLT personnel must:

• Be credentialed prior to providing services
• Be approved by Facility Medical Executive Board and Medical Center Director
• Comply with VHA Directive &
• Follow all VAMC bylaws, policies, and procedures

Scope of Work / Duties

Personnel shall perform laboratory services equivalent to those provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility.

• Perform laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines
• Ensure specimen integrity and accurate processing
• Maintain compliance with CAP standards
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Document results in accordance with VA policies
• Participate in quality control and quality assurance programs
• Follow infection control and patient safety protocols
• Support EHRM implementation transition efforts

Submission Requirements

Each candidate submission must include:

Compliance Requirements

• Credentialing & Privileging Approval
• Background Investigation
• English Proficiency (Read, Write, Speak)
• Compliance with VA Medical Staff Bylaws

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Requirements Certification (Required) Must possess certification from: ASCP (Board of Certification or Board of Registry) American Medical Technologists (AMT) American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) Core Responsibilities Perform laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and related disciplines Ensure specimen integrity and accurate processing Maintain compliance with CAP standards Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment Document results in accordance with VA policies Participate in quality control and quality assurance programs Follow infection control and patient safety protocols Support EHRM implementation transition efforts

At Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts.

• 401k retirement plan
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits