Medical Technologist
Anchorage, Alaska
Saint Elias Specialty Hospital

Job Opportunity: Medical Technologist

Location

• Anchorage, Alaska

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour days (Wednesday to Saturday)
• Hours per week: 40 hours
• Guaranteed 70 hours per 2 weeks; may be called off for one 10-hour shift per 2 weeks

Facility Type

• Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
• 10 Bed LTACH/ICU and 46 Bed Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Total staffed beds: 56
• Charting system: Epic
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Medical Technologist with a minimum of 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Must hold one of the following certifications:

  • ASCP
  • ASCP MT
  • ASCP MLT (either MT or MLT accepted)
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• No on-call required
• No floating outside scope of practice
• Block scheduling accommodation available

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9)
• Background Check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education Verification required for all candidates
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (Alaska placements require both positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required for travel candidates, medically cleared annually
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format

Training & Competencies

• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Color blindness testing if required by unit
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Additional Requirements

• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required
• Must comply with facility-specific float policy acknowledgment (may be required to float to nearby facilities)
• No pending licenses accepted
• Time off requests limited to one per 13-week assignment, approved individually

Notes

• Locals not accepted; candidate’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
• No weekend requirement beyond scheduled Wed-Sat shifts
• No floating outside scope of practice
• Background checks and other verifications have specific regional and state requirements, including fingerprinting for Alaska placements
• Epic training modules required for facility access

This position is ideal for Medical Technologists with at least 1 year of experience seeking a travel contract in an inpatient rehabilitation and LTACH/ICU setting in Anchorage, Alaska. The role offers a consistent 4-day workweek with no on-call duties and requires compliance with comprehensive health, background, and training requirements.