Medical Lab Technologist

Medical Lab Scientist (MLS/MT) Traveler | Weekend Nights

Facility: Pagosa Springs Medical Center

Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Department: Laboratory

Start Date: ASAP

Assignment Length: 13 weeks (initial assignment)

Shift: Weekend Nights (Friday Sunday)

Schedule: 6:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. (36 hours/week)

Weekly Hours: 36

Overtime: After 40 hours/week at 1.5x

Hourly Rate: $70/hour (all-inclusive)

On-Call: Not required

Holidays: May be required if falling within scheduled shift

Position Summary

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is 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.

Key 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

Requirements

Education Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field with completed clinical training

Experience Minimum 2+ years of recent hospital laboratory experience required Strong generalist experience required Previous Critical Access Hospital experience preferred Cerner EHR experience required

Certifications ASCP (MLS/MT) or AMT certification required AHA BLS certification required

Skills Ability to work independently on night shift Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Experience across multiple lab disciplines Comfortable in a fast-paced, rural hospital setting

Additional Information Traveler must be comfortable working independently Floating may be required within scope (including phlebotomy) Must be able to adapt to rural healthcare environment

About the Facility

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital located in southwest Colorado, serving a rural mountain community. The facility provides a wide range of services and offers a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.