Location: Wrangell, AK

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating shifts including day and night coverage, weekends and on-call responsibilities required to provide 24-hour laboratory coverage (day, night, weekend rotation; on-call shifts expected)

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 all levels of laboratory testing, including CLIA-defined high complexity testing, with precision and care
• Interpret and evaluate test results, identify inconsistencies, and troubleshoot to ensure accurate patient reporting
• Maintain and monitor quality control programs and take corrective actions when performance deviates from standards
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure reliable test results
• Write and review procedures using CLSI format and coordinate updates and distribution of procedure manuals
• Provide LIS consultation and support to clinical staff and the wider SEARHC team
• Train and mentor new employees, laboratory students and clinical staff on best practices
• Assist the laboratory manager with competency evaluations, process improvement projects and regulatory preparedness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience on a year-for-year basis)
• Medical Technologist (ASCP) OR Clinical Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR equivalent national credential
• One (1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year hospital internship following degree
• Must be able to submit two fingerprint cards immediately and complete a background check (clearance required before start)
• Comfortable working rotating day/night shifts, weekends and taking on-call responsibilities
• Experience with CLIA high complexity testing, LIS operation, quality control and regulatory compliance (CLIA/CAP/Joint Commission)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field
• OR progressively responsible work-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis
• One year of progressive clinical experience or one year hospital internship following degree

Knowledge & Skills

• High complexity testing and specimen handling expertise
• Proficiency with LIS operation and laboratory software applications
• Strong quality control knowledge and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation maintenance and inventory management
• Understanding of CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements
• Skills in procedure writing (CLSI format), staff training and process improvement
• Effective oral and written communication, teamwork and the ability to work independently

Benefits

• Generous travel support and reimbursement to make your temporary move smooth and stress-free
• Housing assistance options to help you settle into Wrangell quickly
• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on practice, not paperwork
• Paid time off to rest, recharge, and explore the Alaskan outdoors
• Continuing education support to keep your skills sharp and credentials current
• A supportive team that values your expertise and invests in your professional growth
• Opportunities for cross-training in microbiology, transfusion medicine and molecular diagnostics

Travel Perks: Explore Wrangell, AK

Explore Wrangell's charming small-town Alaskan vibe: fish for salmon and spot eagles along the Stikine River, visit Totem Park and the Wrangell Museum to soak up Tlingit culture and local history, take wildlife and birding excursions (look for bald eagles and marine life), enjoy kayaking and boating in sheltered channels, hike in nearby Tongass National Forest, and consider scenic floatplane trips to nearby Misty Fjords for unforgettable fjord and glacier views. Local festivals, artisan shops and friendly community events make weekends fun and full of discovery.

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