Medical Laboratory Technician

3/1/2026

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs technical laboratory testing across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology to support accurate diagnosis and patient care. This includes ensuring quality control, proper specimen handling, reporting abnormal findings promptly, and maintaining laboratory equipment and compliance.

Salary

22.66 - 30.54 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.

About the Role

Description

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for a full-time, permanent opportunity in Panama City, Florida. HEARTLINE STAFFING is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting.

In this role, the Medical Laboratory Technician performs technical laboratory testing to support accurate diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. The position includes chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and immunology testing while ensuring quality control, proper specimen handling, and accurate documentation.

The Medical Laboratory Technician will report test results following established protocols, promptly alerting providers and nursing staff of abnormal findings. Responsibilities include maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, performing calibration and cleaning procedures, and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards and safety regulations.

Employment Details:

This is a permanent, full-time position with day or night shifts, including rotating weekends.

Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Rotating Weekends)

Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Rotating Weekends)

Compensation:

Hourly pay based on experience:

$22.66/hour (entry level)

$25.72–$26.74/hour (5–6 years of experience)

$27.76–$30.54/hour (10+ years of experience)

Additional Compensation:

Evening shift differential: $1.45/hour

Night shift differential: $2.50/hour

Sign-on bonus: $15,000

Relocation assistance: Case-by-case basis

Requirements

Medical laboratory experience preferred; training available for licensed generalists
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Associate Degree or higher preferred
MLT, ASCP, CPT, or AMT certification required
Active State of Florida Medical Laboratory Technician license required
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control
Ability to accurately document and report laboratory results

HEARTLINE STAFFING is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting’s system.

Key Skills

Technical Laboratory TestingChemistry TestingHematology TestingUrinalysis TestingImmunology TestingQuality ControlSpecimen HandlingAccurate DocumentationResult ReportingEquipment MaintenanceCalibrationCleaning ProceduresSafety Regulations ComplianceAttention To Detail