Location: Aspen, CO

Start Date: 01-12-2026

End Date: 04-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 9:30 PM - 7:30 AM (10-hour shifts; schedule rotates and may include weekends)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 routine and special laboratory assays across clinical laboratory sections to provide accurate data for diagnosis and treatment
• Process and handle patient specimens with care and according to protocol to ensure specimen integrity
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments following preventive maintenance schedules
• Conduct microscopic, chemical, hematological, immunologic, and bacteriologic assays per established standards
• Execute quality control procedures and document results to maintain laboratory accreditation and patient safety
• Troubleshoot instrument issues and coordinate repairs or vendor support when needed
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams to relay critical lab findings promptly

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (required)
• ASCP — Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification (required)
• Successful completion of a supervised one-year clinical internship (required)
• Experience with specimen processing, microscopy, hematology, immunology, bacteriology, and clinical chemistry
• Experience with EPIC is preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
• Able to safely function in a high-elevation environment (~8,000 ft)

Education

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology
• Successful completion of a supervised one-year clinical internship

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical laboratory assays and specimen handling best practices
• Instrument operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance
• Quality control processes and documentation
• Microscopy techniques and hematology testing
• Immunology, bacteriology, and clinical chemistry methodologies
• Familiarity with EPIC (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and clear communication

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your expertise and growth
• Travel assignment perks including exposure to varied clinical cases and settings
• Licensure assistance & certification reimbursement support
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options available
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and coordination support
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support

Travel Perks: Explore Aspen, CO

Explore world-class winter recreation right outside your door — Aspen is famous for skiing and snowboarding at Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Highlands, and Buttermilk. Enjoy scenic hikes and photography at Maroon Bells, soak in the nearby Glenwood Springs hot springs, take short drives to charming Basalt and Carbondale for local dining and arts, try fly-fishing in pristine mountain streams, or catch live music and cultural events in town. If you love the outdoors and vibrant mountain town life, this assignment delivers unforgettable weekends.

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