Location: Delta, CO

Start Date: 03-02-2026

End Date: 06-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating variable shifts including days and evenings with weekend coverage; 4-variable shift schedule (exact start/end times vary by assignment)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform blood bank testing and maintain accurate transfusion records
• Operate hematology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology instruments and run routine analyses
• Prepare and set up microbiology specimens and perform culture workups as needed
• Collect patient specimens occasionally through phlebotomy with attention to patient comfort
• Document results, troubleshoot instrument issues, and escalate critical findings promptly
• Follow CLIA and facility policies to ensure quality and compliance in all testing
• Collaborate with care teams to provide timely lab results that impact patient care

Qualifications

• Current ASCP or HEW national registration as MT or MLT (required)
• MT or MLT credential (MT preferred; MLT acceptable with appropriate registration)
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology, or an Associate’s degree in laboratory technology with appropriate registration
• Meet CLIA 88 laboratory testing personnel qualifications (if applicable)
• Minimum of 1 year hospital laboratory experience preferred
• Phlebotomy skills and comfort performing occasional draws
• Familiarity with hospital policies, quality systems, and proper specimen handling

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology (preferred)
• OR Associate’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science or medical laboratory technology plus MLT registration

Knowledge & Skills

• Blood bank procedures and transfusion testing
• Hematology principles and instrument operation
• Clinical chemistry testing and calibration
• Microbiology set-ups and culture techniques
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection best practices
• Quality control, documentation, and CLIA compliance
• Team communication and patient-focused service

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in and explore the area
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
• Paid time off to recharge after meaningful work
• Travel reimbursement to make your commute easier
• A supportive team that values your skills and growth
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education support
• A friendly referral program — bring a friend, help patients, and build your network

Travel Perks: Explore Delta, CO

Delta sits in Colorado’s scenic Western Slope — explore Grand Mesa’s alpine lakes and trails, check out the Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Gunnison River for outstanding views and outdoor adventures, enjoy local orchards and farmers markets, and take scenic drives to nearby Montrose or Grand Junction for dining and cultural stops. Plenty of hiking, fishing, and small-town charm to fill your weekends.

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