Job Title Medical Technologist Location Charleston, SC Schedule / Job Type Contract | Days | 5x8s, 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Monday–Friday) | Rotating weekends and holidays Key Responsibilities • Prepare specimens and perform routine and specialized laboratory tests within a strictly Microbiology service line • Perform Gram stain reading, plating, and rapid PCR setup including BioFire Torch panels and Cepheid assays • Conduct culture reading, organism identification, and susceptibility testing • Perform quality control, troubleshoot QC errors, and carry out preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments • Communicate technical information to medical staff and non-clinical personnel, and assist with training laboratory personnel in routine procedures • Recognize normal and abnormal values and evaluate computer data problems in a timely and accurate manner Required Qualifications • Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or a relevant medical or scientific discipline • Certification as a Medical Technologist by ASCP BOC or equivalent, or a relevant specialty laboratory certification • Demonstrated experience with Gram stain reading, specimen plating, and rapid molecular testing • No on-call requirement; rotating weekend and holiday coverage expected (currently approximately every 3rd weekend, subject to change) • Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates may be considered on a case-by-case basis • All requested time off must be disclosed at the time of submission; approval is based on facility needs Preferred Experience / Skills • Minimum of 3 years of Medical Technologist experience preferred; first-time travelers are welcome to apply • Experience with Microbiology and Beaker laboratory information systems • Hands-on experience with culture reading, organism identification, and susceptibility testing Why Join Us • Work within a specialized Microbiology department with no floating between service lines, allowing for focused and consistent practice • Expected schedule of approximately 40 hours per week with no on-call requirements, supporting a stable and predictable work-life balance