Travel Medical Lab Technician
Rhinelander, WI
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Flexible

Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Facility: Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital
Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Guaranteed Hours: 80 Hours Biweekly
Overtime: After 80 hours worked in the second week, per contract terms
Shift: Flexible 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts
Shift Options: Days, PMs, and Nights
Scrub Color: Any Color

Position Overview

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Technologist (MT), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for a 13-week assignment. This position will primarily support laboratory assistant duties and phlebotomy, with additional responsibilities in core laboratory testing as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a strong blood bank background, excellent phlebotomy skills, and at least three years of core laboratory experience. Arterial blood gas (ABG) experience is a plus.

Candidates must be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable transitioning between phlebotomy, specimen processing, and medical laboratory responsibilities in a busy hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect blood specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Support blood bank operations and related laboratory processes.
• Process specimens for urinalysis, chemistry, and kit-based testing.
• Assist with specimen preparation, handling, labeling, and processing.
• Perform medical laboratory testing within the scope of qualifications and assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain specimen integrity and follow laboratory quality-control and safety procedures.
• Use Epic for documentation and laboratory-related workflows.
• Transition between laboratory assistant and MLT responsibilities based on departmental needs.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and healthcare professionals to support timely and accurate test results.
• Float to designated Aspirus facilities when scheduled.

Required Qualifications

• Current qualification as an MLT, MT, or CLS.
• Associate or bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of core laboratory experience required.
• At least 1 previous travel assignment required.
• Strong phlebotomy skills required.
• Strong blood bank background required.
• Epic experience required.
• ASCP certification preferred but not required.
• ABG experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing laboratory needs.

Schedule and Weekend Requirements

• 80 hours biweekly.
• Flexible scheduling with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts.
• Day, evening, and night shifts may be assigned.
• Every other weekend required.
• Holiday rotation required.
• Flexible availability is essential to meet departmental staffing needs.

On-Call and Low-Census Requirements

• Travelers may be placed on call during low-census periods.
• Call-back pay is available when called back to the facility.
• Minimum call-back pay is 2 hours.
• Additional scheduling flexibility may be required depending on laboratory volume and staffing needs.

Floating Requirements

Travelers may be required to float to the following Aspirus facilities:

• Aspirus Tomahawk
• Aspirus Eagle River
• Aspirus Howard Young

Floating assignments may be scheduled in advance.

Position-Specific Details

This position will primarily focus on laboratory assistant duties and phlebotomy, with additional MLT responsibilities as needed.

Key areas of focus include:

• Phlebotomy and blood specimen collection.
• Blood bank experience.
• Specimen processing.
• Urinalysis and chemistry processing.
• Kit test processing.
• ABG experience, if available.
• Flexibility to support both laboratory assistant and MLT functions.