Location: Aspen, CO

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 9:30 PM - 7:30 AM (10-hour shifts; rotation schedule varies)

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 clinical laboratory assays across multiple disciplines (microscopic, chemical, hematological, immunologic, bacteriologic)
• Calibrate, operate, and perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment
• Process, label, and handle patient specimens accurately to preserve sample integrity
• Run and interpret quality control procedures and document results according to established standards
• Maintain clear, timely documentation and communicate critical findings to the care team
• Follow laboratory safety protocols and contribute to a culture of accuracy and patient safety

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (required)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification (required)
• Successful completion of a supervised one-year clinical internship (required)
• Experience with EPIC (preferred)
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Able to safely function in a high-elevation environment (~8,000 ft)

Education

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical laboratory assays (microscopic, chemical, hematological, immunologic, bacteriologic)
• Instrument calibration and equipment operation
• Preventive maintenance procedures and troubleshooting
• Specimen processing, labeling, and chain-of-custody best practices
• Familiarity with EPIC or similar lab information systems (preferred)
• Effective communication with clinical teams and attention to detail

Benefits

• Work in a stunning mountain setting — clinical experience with a view
• Hands-on exposure to a wide range of laboratory assays and instrumentation
• Join a supportive multidisciplinary lab team that values accuracy and learning
• Great opportunity to expand your travel/contract experience and clinical skillset
• Meaningful work contributing to patient diagnosis and care every shift
• Professional development through diverse casework and workflow variety

Travel Perks: Explore Aspen, CO

This travel assignment places you in Aspen — a world-class mountain town. Spend your time off skiing or snowboarding at Aspen Mountain or Snowmass, hiking the Maroon Bells, exploring scenic drives and alpine lakes, and enjoying vibrant dining and arts scenes. Nearby towns Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs offer additional housing options and attractions (including the hot springs in Glenwood). Expect amazing outdoor recreation year-round: hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and cultural events like the Aspen Music Festival. Note: housing is in high demand in winter; consider nearby towns for more options.

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