Medical Laboratory Technologist
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Pagosa Springs Medical Center

Medical Lab Technologist - Weekend Night Shift

Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Weekend Nights (Friday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.)
Weekly Hours: 36 hours/week

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist (MLS/MT) for a weekend night shift assignment in a rural Critical Access Hospital laboratory. The role requires an independent, confident generalist capable of managing laboratory workflow with minimal supervision. The candidate will perform a broad range of testing across multiple disciplines and support urgent and emergent needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, urinalysis, coagulation, and serology.
• Analyze, verify, and report test results, including critical values.
• Prioritize testing and workflow during weekend night shifts.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing as needed.
• Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, and perform quality control on laboratory instrumentation.
• Document quality control, calibrations, maintenance, and corrective actions.
• Use Laboratory Information System and Cerner EHR for documentation and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with Emergency Department providers, nursing staff, and clinical teams.
• Support urgent and emergent testing needs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, quality, and patient care standards.
• Work independently during weekend night coverage after orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Technologist with a minimum of 5 years of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment.
• ASCP MLS/MT or AMT certification.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field, with completed clinical training.
• Previous independent night shift or weekend shift experience.
• Experience with Cerner EHR system.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is required; this cannot be the candidate’s first travel assignment.
• Must be comfortable working independently after standard traveler orientation without ongoing additional staffing support.
• Floating within scope may be required, including phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Must be adaptable to a rural healthcare environment.
• Must support urgent and emergent testing needs professionally and promptly.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment serving a rural mountain community.