Medical Lab Scientist (MLS/MT) - Weekend Night Shift

Location

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Weekend Nights: Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist (MLS/MT) for a weekend night shift assignment in our Laboratory Department. This position requires a highly experienced, independent, and confident lab generalist who can work with minimal supervision in a Critical Access Hospital setting. The traveler must manage laboratory workflow independently, prioritize testing needs, perform quality control and maintenance, troubleshoot instrumentation, and provide accurate and timely results to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing across all core lab departments.
• Analyze, verify, and report test results, including critical values.
• Prioritize testing and workflow appropriately during weekend night shifts.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing as needed.
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Perform and document quality control, calibrations, maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Utilize the Laboratory Information System and Cerner EHR for documentation and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with Emergency Department providers, nursing staff, and other clinical team members.
• Support urgent and emergent testing needs, including blood bank needs, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, quality, and patient care standards.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field with completed clinical training required.
• Minimum of five years of recent hospital laboratory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong recent generalist experience required.
• Previous independent night shift or weekend shift experience required.
• Previous experience with QuidelOrtho Vitros 7600 required.
• Cerner EHR experience required.
• ASCP MLS/MT or AMT certification required.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

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