CLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Wednesday-Saturday, 10-hour nights (Night shift; exact clock start/end times not provided)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 clinical laboratory testing accurately and efficiently to support timely patient care
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, ensuring quality control standards are met
- Document results and chart in Cerner clearly and promptly to support clinical teams
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians and allied health staff to interpret and prioritize lab results
- Follow safety protocols and infection control procedures, including vaccine and PPE requirements
- Participate in unit orientation and continuing education to keep skills current
Qualifications
- Active Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or equivalent (license required to submit)
- Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience (acute care experience preferred)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- COVID-19 vaccination required
- Experience with Cerner or similar electronic charting systems preferred
- Ability to work night shifts reliably (Wednesday-Saturday, 10-hour nights)
Knowledge & Skills
- Proven knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures and testing methodologies
- Familiarity with acute care laboratory workflows and priorities
- Experience using Cerner for charting and result reporting
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control
- Good communication skills for interacting with multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Generous housing and travel support to help make your assignment comfortable and easy
- Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you covered
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so credentialing is one less worry
- Paid time off to rest and recharge between assignments
- A supportive team that values your expertise and work-life balance
- Robust orientation (12 hours) to set you up for success on day one
- Opportunities to expand your skills on acute-care lab units with modern charting systems (Cerner)
- Referral bonus program and career growth opportunities through a national network
Travel Perks: Explore Santa Maria, CA
Explore the Central Coast during your time off: stroll historic downtown Santa Maria and try the local tri‑tip barbecue, sample wines in the nearby Santa Ynez Valley, relax at Pismo Beach or Avila Beach, hike in Los Padres National Forest, visit local farmers markets and museums, and enjoy easy weekend trips to Santa Barbara and Solvang.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a CLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientist)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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