Location: Lakewood, CO

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $76 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

• Lead and manage day‑to‑day MLS lab operations to ensure accurate, timely results
• Perform and oversee QC review and validation procedures to maintain laboratory quality
• Ensure CAP regulatory readiness and compliance with laboratory standards
• Oversee clinical lab activities including hematology, chemistry, coagulation, microbiology, serology, blood bank, and anatomical pathology workflows
• Manage interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring of lab staff to build a high‑performing team
• Monitor scheduling and productivity; implement process improvements to optimize throughput
• Coordinate with IT/EMR teams on EPIC Beaker and LIS integrations and troubleshooting
• Supervise use and maintenance of core instrumentation such as Abbott Alinity, Immucor ECHO, and Sysmex analyzers

Qualifications

• MLS certification (ASCP) required
• MLT or MT certification accepted (AMT acceptable where noted)
• Minimum of 1 year of prior lab manager or supervisory experience; job metadata lists 4 years of experience
• Hands‑on experience with QC review, validation procedures, and CAP readiness
• Experience with EPIC Beaker or other LIS/EMR systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and staff development skills
• Phlebotomy knowledge/oversight experience preferred (performing phlebotomy not required)

Education

• MLS (ASCP) required
• MLT/MT certification (AMT accepted) — certification required for submission
• BS not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with EPIC Beaker and general LIS systems (Polytech/Avalon/Orchard/Apollo/etc.)
• Operational knowledge of Abbott Alinity, Immucor ECHO, Sysmex XN3100, CA5100, and CA2500
• Clinical laboratory oversight across hematology, chemistry, coagulation, microbiology, serology, blood bank and anatomical pathology
• Quality control, validation procedures, and regulatory (CAP) preparedness
• Scheduling, productivity review, interviewing, and onboarding best practices
• Strong troubleshooting and process improvement mindset

Benefits

• Consistent weekday day shifts for predictable work-life balance
• A supportive team environment with an experienced Lab Manager
• Opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience with EPIC Beaker and advanced lab analyzers
• Licensure assistance and support for maintaining certifications
• Paid orientation and dedicated onboarding so you hit the ground running
• Access to learning across all lab areas (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, blood bank, anatomical pathology)
• A collaborative workplace that values safety, quality, and your input
• Flexible scheduling discussions with leadership when needs arise

Travel Perks: Explore Lakewood, CO

Explore the best of the Front Range during your assignment: Lakewood sits just west of Denver with quick access to Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre for concerts and scenic hikes, Bear Creek Lake Park for outdoor recreation, and downtown Denver’s museums, dining, and cultural scene. Weekend escapes to the foothills and Rocky Mountain National Park are within a couple hours for hiking, wildlife viewing, or a quick ski trip in season—perfect for recharging between shifts.

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