Medical Lab Scientist Traveler | Weekend Night Shift
Location
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Weekend Nights: Friday to Sunday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist (MLS/MT) traveler for a weekend night shift assignment. This role performs a broad range of laboratory testing across multiple disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, urinalysis, coagulation, and serology. The MLS will work independently during night shifts, ensuring accurate and timely results to support patient care in a Critical Access Hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex laboratory testing across all core lab departments.
- Analyze, verify, and report test results, including critical values.
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing as needed.
- Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
- Perform and document quality control procedures.
- Utilize Laboratory Information System (LIS) for documentation and reporting.
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field with completed clinical training.
- Minimum 2+ years of recent hospital laboratory experience required.
- Strong generalist experience required.
- Previous Critical Access Hospital experience preferred.
- Cerner EHR experience required.
- ASCP (MLS/MT) or AMT certification required.
- AHA BLS certification required.
- Ability to work independently on night shifts.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience across multiple lab disciplines.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, rural hospital setting.
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
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