Job Details
Job Description:
Medical Lab Scientist (MLS/MT) – Traveler | Weekend Nights
Facility: Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Department: Laboratory
Start Date: ASAP
Assignment Length: 13 weeks, initial assignment
Shift: Weekend Nights, Friday through Sunday
Schedule: 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Weekly Hours: 36 hours/week
Overtime: After 40 hours/week at 1.5x
Hourly Rate: ***/hour*** all-inclusive
On-Call: Not required
Holidays: May be required if the holiday falls within scheduled shift
Position Summary
Pagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist, MLS/MT, traveler for a weekend night shift assignment in our Laboratory Department.
This position requires a highly experienced, independent, and confident lab generalist who can work weekend night shifts with minimal supervision in a Critical Access Hospital setting. The traveler must be able to independently manage laboratory workflow, prioritize testing needs, perform quality control and maintenance, troubleshoot instrumentation, and provide accurate and timely results to support patient care.
This role performs a broad range of laboratory testing across multiple disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, urinalysis, coagulation, and serology. The ideal candidate will have strong recent hospital-based generalist experience and previous experience working independently in a rural or critical access hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine and complex laboratory testing across all core lab departments.
Analyze, verify, and report test results, including critical values.
Prioritize testing and workflow appropriately during weekend night shifts.
Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing as needed.
Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
Perform and document quality control, calibrations, maintenance, and corrective actions.
Utilize the Laboratory Information System and Cerner EHR for documentation and reporting.
Communicate effectively with Emergency Department providers, nursing staff, and other clinical team members.
Support urgent and emergent testing needs, including blood bank needs, in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, quality, and patient care standards.
Requirements
Education
Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field with completed clinical training required.
Experience
Minimum of five years of recent hospital laboratory experience strongly preferred.
Strong recent generalist experience required.
Previous independent night shift or weekend shift experience required.
Previous Critical Access Hospital or rural hospital experience strongly preferred.
Previous experience with the QuidelOrtho Vitros 7600 required.
Cerner EHR experience required.
New graduates will not be considered for this assignment.
Certifications
ASCP MLS/MT or AMT certification required.
AHA BLS certification required.
Skills
Must be able to work independently on weekend night shift.
Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills required.
Ability to retain information, follow established workflows, and manage competing priorities.
Experience across multiple lab disciplines required.
Must be comfortable supporting Emergency Department and inpatient needs in a rural hospital setting.
Must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with providers, nursing staff, and laboratory leadership.
Additional Information
Traveler must be comfortable working independently after standard traveler orientation.
Floating within scope may be required, including phlebotomy and specimen processing.
Candidate must be able to adapt to a rural healthcare environment.
Candidate must be able to maintain timely and accurate workflow during weekend night coverage.
This assignment requires a traveler who can function independently without the need for ongoing additional staffing support.
About the Facility
Pagosa Springs Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital located in southwest Colorado, serving a rural mountain community. The facility provides emergency, inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic, and specialty services in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Position Urgency:
Rapid Response Crisis
Shifts:
Weekend Night Shift: Friday-Sunday, 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
5
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36
Specialty Type:
Medical Laboratory
Sub Specialty:
Medical Technologist
General Certifications:
BLS/BCLS
Bilingual:
No
EMR Used:
Cerner
Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes
Pay Rate
$45.22 - $50.10/hour
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