Medical Lab Technologist – UHC Staffing Medical Lab Technologist
Location: Pagosa Springs, CO
Start Date: 04-15-2026
End Date: 07-15-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM NOC (Night)
Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Perform technical and analytical laboratory procedures in hematology, chemistry, special chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, serology, urinalysis, and coagulation as ordered by providers
• Collect specimens and perform phlebotomy with attention to patient comfort and proper technique
• Run routine and special tests accurately and enter verified results into the LIS when authorized
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to minimize downtime
• Execute and document quality control processes and participate in quality evaluations
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team to ensure timely, clinically useful results
• Adhere to Pagosa Springs Medical Center mission, vision, values, and laboratory safety policies

Qualifications
• Hands-on experience performing clinical testing in one or more areas such as hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, serology, urinalysis, or coagulation
• Experience with phlebotomy and specimen handling
• Proven ability to perform instrument maintenance and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers
• Familiarity with LIS result entry and electronic documentation
• Comfort and availability to work night shifts (Monday-Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM)
• Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and commitment to quality and patient care

Knowledge & Skills
• Hematology
• Chemistry
• Special chemistry
• Microbiology
• Blood bank
• Serology
• Urinalysis
• Coagulation
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory instrumentation maintenance
• Instrument troubleshooting
• Quality control
• Clinical testing
• LIS result entry

Benefits
• Generous travel support and housing assistance to keep you comfy between shifts
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
• Continuing education and training opportunities to grow your skills
• Paid time off to recharge and come back ready to do great work
• Travel reimbursement and organized local support for contract clinicians
• A supportive team that values your expertise and treats you like family
• Employee assistance programs and resources for work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Pagosa Springs, CO
Pagosa Springs is a gem for outdoor lovers. Soak in famous natural hot springs after a shift, explore miles of hiking in the San Juan National Forest, fish or raft on the San Juan River, and in winter enjoy nearby Wolf Creek Ski Area for great powder. Easy day trips to Durango for dining and historic train rides, scenic drives over Wolf Creek Pass, and local dining and small-town charm make weekends a real treat.