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.