Location: Corvallis, OR

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day); occasional weekends

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

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

• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure timely, accurate testing
• Lead and mentor laboratory staff, fostering a collaborative and accountable team
• Work closely with the Laboratory Director on policy and procedural decisions
• Oversee quality control, regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP), and accreditation readiness
• Coordinate inpatient, emergency, and outpatient specimen workflows across sites
• Develop and refine policies and procedures to improve efficiency and patient safety
• Troubleshoot operational or technical issues and liaise with vendors and clinical teams
• Ensure staffing coverage and schedule coordination, including occasional weekend needs

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist: ASCP, AMT, or equivalent required
• Minimum five (5) years clinical laboratory experience
• Minimum two (2) years of laboratory leadership/management experience
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Ability to work occasional weekends as part of coverage
• Strong communication, organizational, and people-management skills

Education

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep knowledge of clinical laboratory testing and laboratory operations
• Familiarity with CLIA and CAP regulations and accreditation processes
• Experience with quality control, proficiency testing, and laboratory safety
• Skill in policy and procedure development and implementation
• Ability to manage staffing, workflows, and cross-department coordination
• Comfortable with laboratory information systems (LIS) and instrumentation workflow

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back stronger
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your credentials
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A supportive team that values your leadership and ideas
• Travel-friendly perks for contract assignments (housing coordination and local support)

Travel Perks: Explore Corvallis, OR

Corvallis is a charming college town (hello, Oregon State University) with easy access to outdoor fun. Enjoy local hikes like Bald Hill Natural Area, stroll the OSU campus and farmers markets, sample wines in the Willamette Valley, or take scenic day trips to the Oregon Coast and Cascade foothills on your days off. Plenty of coffee shops, local restaurants, and community events make it a welcoming place to explore between shifts.

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