Location: Tuba City, AZ

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (includes weekends and holidays), 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Night shift

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Process patient specimens accurately and efficiently to ensure timely testing
• Perform testing across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank, microbiology and clinical microscopy
• Report test results precisely and adhere to regulatory and facility reporting requirements
• Maintain quality control, participate in proficiency testing, and troubleshoot instruments as needed
• Follow laboratory policies, procedures and JCAHO regulatory standards to protect patient safety
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and other clinical staff to support patient care decisions
• Contribute to a 24-hour lab operation by working night shifts and covering weekends/holidays as scheduled

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) pathway accepted
• Certification from a nationally recognized agency required to be obtained within 18 months of hire and maintained for duration of employment
• For MLT: High school graduate or GED plus qualifying military course OR 60 semester hours with required lab/science coursework
• For MLS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with required medical laboratory coursework (see education details)
• MLT: Minimum six (6) months documented bench experience in blood bank, microbiology, chemistry and hematology
• MLS: Minimum one (1) year of approved clinical laboratory experience including rotations in blood bank, microbiology, chemistry and hematology
• Ability to work night shifts and participate in rotating coverage, weekends and holidays

Education

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): High school diploma or GED AND one of the following: successful completion of an official military medical laboratory procedures course (at least 50 weeks) AND military MOS of Medical Laboratory Specialist, OR 60 semester hours from an accredited institution with either: (a) 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory/Clinical Laboratory Science courses, OR (b) 24 semester hours of science courses including at least 6 semester hours chemistry, 6 semester hours biology, and 12 semester hours of chemical/biological/medical laboratory science.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS): Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution AND either: (a) 48 semester hours of medical laboratory technology or clinical laboratory science courses, OR (b) 48 semester hours of coursework including 12 semester hours of chemistry (general chemistry and biochemistry or organic chemistry), 12 semester hours of biology (including general biology and molecular/cell biology or genetics), and 24 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science/technology in any combination.

Knowledge & Skills

• Specimen processing and handling best practices
• Clinical laboratory testing across chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank and microbiology
• Clinical microscopy techniques
• Accurate test reporting and documentation
• Regulatory compliance and quality assurance (JCAHO standards)
• Troubleshooting and routine instrument maintenance
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital lab

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract easy and comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant and focused on care
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Professional development and continuing education support to grow your lab skills
• Supportive team environment that values cultural competence and community care
• Access to clinical leaders and mentorship while you work in a JCAHO-accredited facility
• Flexible scheduling with opportunities for overtime if you want extra hours

Travel Perks: Explore Tuba City, AZ

Tuba City sits amid the striking Colorado Plateau and offers a culturally rich Native American community experience. Enjoy nearby hiking and scenic views, excellent stargazing, and local arts and markets celebrating Navajo and Hopi traditions. Popular day-trip destinations include Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon for stunning landscapes and weekend adventures. Expect a blend of outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and small-town charm while you’re on contract here.

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