Med Lab Tech
Location: Nampa, ID
Start Date: 03-22-2026
End Date: 06-20-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Nights, 7 on/7 off rotation, Holiday rotation (36 hrs/week) - specific start/end times not provided
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 accurate and timely clinical laboratory testing as an MLT, ensuring patient results are reliable and actionable
- Process, label, and prepare specimens for analysis while maintaining specimen integrity and traceability
- Conduct routine quality control checks and document results to maintain lab accreditation standards
- Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, troubleshoot issues, and escalate when needed
- Enter and verify results in the Laboratory Information System to keep patient records current
- Collaborate with nursing and provider teams to support patient care and communicate critical values promptly
- Complete required competency checks and necessary unit-based skills testing (Trinity Skills Checklist)
Qualifications
- MLT (ASCP) certification required
- BLS certification required
- Ability to pass Trinity Skills Checklist and License/Certificate Verification
- Meet required personal health and screening items: Fit Test, Trinity Color Vision, MMR, Hepatitis B, 2-Step PPD or IGRA, Varicella, Physical/Health Statement, COVID-19 vaccine, Influenza vaccine, and Trinity 10 Panel Drug Screen
- Previous clinical laboratory experience preferred and a customer-focused approach to patient care
Education
- Certificate or Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency in specimen handling, processing, and labeling best practices
- Familiarity with hematology, chemistry, and microbiology testing workflows
- Experience with laboratory instrumentation, quality control, and troubleshooting
- Comfortable using Laboratory Information Systems and documenting results accurately
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and teamwork in fast-paced settings
- Adherence to infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to help you feel at home while you explore Idaho
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy and focused on patients
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life Insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
- Paid Time Off to recharge during your well-earned breaks
- Travel reimbursement and support to make your assignment seamless
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement so credentialing headaches are minimized
- Referral bonus program and a supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Nampa, ID
Your assignment in Nampa places you in the heart of Treasure Valley. Explore Lake Lowell and the Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge for birding and scenic walks, visit the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, and take short drives to Boise for dining, the Boise River Greenbelt, and hiking the Boise Foothills. For weekend adventures, check out Bruneau Dunes State Park and local wineries in the Snake River Valley. There is plenty of outdoor recreation, community events, and friendly small-town charm to enjoy on your time off.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Med Lab Tech? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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