Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician
Tuba City, AZ
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Lab Technician

Location: Tuba City, Arizona
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)
Shift: Evening shift typically 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (1pm to 12am), Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday (may vary)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

Perform specimen processing, testing, and reporting of test results in compliance with regulatory requirements and policies. Work in a hospital laboratory providing services in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, blood bank, microbiology, and clinical microscopy. The laboratory operates 24-hour coverage with rotating day, evening, or night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Technologist with a minimum of 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Medical Laboratory Technician experience.
• Completion of secondary education or its equivalent, or successful completion of a formal military training program for medical laboratory procedures, a minimum of 50 weeks long, holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs every 2 weeks.
• COVID and flu vaccination exemptions may be accepted after submission of a declination form.
• Housing application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start.
• ASCP or AMT certification recognized.
• Prior travel experience is required.

Work Environment & Community

• The position is located in a culturally rich, diverse community serving Native American tribes including Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute.
• The laboratory supports a hospital with comprehensive inpatient/outpatient emergency services and various specialty services.
• The area is semi-desert with elevations ranging from 4,400 to nearly 7,000 feet.

This opportunity is ideal for Medical Laboratory Technicians or Scientists seeking a contract role in a hospital laboratory setting with diverse clinical responsibilities and a culturally unique community environment.