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Medical Lab Scientist - ER Point of Care

📍 Draper, utah · · · 36 hrs/week

Allied HealthUHC-00143417
Candidate pay rate:$49/hr ≈ $1,764/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist - ER Point of Care

Location: Draper, Utah

Start Date: 09-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, with rotating weekends and on-call as needed, 36 guaranteed hours per week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49.00 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

  • Perform point of care testing for a freestanding emergency department lab
  • Deliver accurate, timely results that guide real-time patient care decisions
  • Partner closely with nursing and the Lab Director to support FSED operations
  • Complete clerical and documentation duties as assigned to keep the lab running smoothly
  • Maintain strict quality control and regulatory compliance standards
  • Float across areas as needed to support patient needs and team coverage

Qualifications

  • ASCP certification as an MLS, CLS, or MT (Medical Technologist)
  • Full license required, associate level credentials are not accepted
  • At least 2 years of medical lab scientist experience
  • Point of care testing knowledge is preferred and will make you stand out
  • Comfort working independently in a fast-paced emergency lab setting
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with nursing and lab leadership

Education

  • id: 1029663 | duration Amount: 13 | start Time: 07:00:00 | end Time: 19:00:00 | estimated Start Date: 2026-09-21 | estimated End Date: None | duration Unit: 2 | shift Types: None | years Experience: 2 | bill Rate: $70.00 | guaranteed Hours: 36.0 | number Of Positions: 2 | number Of Remaining Positions: 1 | remaining Submittals: None | submittal Limit: None | position Type: Travel | position Duration In Weeks: 13 | creation Reason Note: None

Knowledge & Skills

  • Point of care testing and rapid result workflows
  • Clinical laboratory procedures and quality control practices
  • Emergency department lab operations and turnaround expectations
  • EMR documentation and clerical accuracy
  • Teamwork and clear communication with nurses and providers
  • Adaptability in a freestanding ER environment

Benefits

  • Guaranteed 36 hours every week so your schedule stays predictable
  • Housing support designed for travelers
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Travel reimbursement to get you to your assignment
  • Licensure and certification support along the way
  • Referral bonus program, bring a friend and both of you win
  • A supportive lab and nursing team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Draper, Utah

Draper sits right at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, so your days off can start with a hike in Corner Canyon and end with a sunset over the Salt Lake Valley. Salt Lake City is just a short drive away for great food, live music, and museum hopping, while Park City and world-class ski resorts are within an hour for winter adventures. In warmer months, explore the Great Salt Lake, float the Provo River, or take a scenic drive through Big Cottonwood Canyon. Utah's five national parks are within reach for a long weekend you will never forget.

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Lab Scientist - ER Point of Care? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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Why UHCS

Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.