Medical Laboratory Technologist
Tuba City, Arizona
Tuba City Regional Health Care

Job Opportunity: Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location: Tuba City, Arizona
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Perform specimen processing, testing, and reporting of test results in compliance with regulatory requirements and policies. Work in a hospital laboratory setting 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.

Requirements

Education

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT):

• High school graduate or GED, AND
• Either:

  • Completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course (minimum 50 weeks) with military occupational specialty as Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician), OR
  • Completed 60 semester hours at an accredited institution, including either:

    • 24 semester hours of Medical Laboratory or Clinical Laboratory Science courses, OR
    • 24 semester hours of science courses including at least:

      • 6 semester hours chemistry
      • 6 semester hours biology
      • 12 semester hours chemical, biological, or medical technologic/laboratory science

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS):

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, AND
• Completed either:

  • 48 semester hours of medical laboratory technology or clinical laboratory science courses, OR
  • 48 semester hours of coursework including:

    • 12 semester hours chemistry (general chemistry and biochemistry or organic chemistry)
    • 12 semester hours biology (general biology and molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics)
    • 24 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory science or technology

License/Certification

• MLT: Certification from a nationally recognized agency must be obtained within 18 months of hire and maintained in good standing.
• MLS: Certification from a nationally recognized agency must be obtained within 18 months of hire and maintained in good standing.

Experience

• MLT: Minimum 6 months documented bench experience in blood bank, microbiology, chemistry, and hematology.
• MLS: Minimum 1 year approved clinical laboratory experience including clinical rotations in blood bank, microbiology, chemistry, and hematology.

Required Years of Experience: 1 year (MLS requirement is higher and takes precedence)

Additional Information

• Orientation occurs every 2 weeks.
• COVID & Flu vaccination exemptions may be accepted after submission of a declination form.
• Housing application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

Work Environment

• The laboratory provides 24-hour coverage with rotating shifts (day, evening, night), weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
• The facility serves a culturally diverse community including Navajo, Hopi, Southern Paiute, Anglo, Hispanic, and African American populations.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with clinical laboratory experience seeking a contract role in a unique and culturally rich environment.