Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT) - Travel Contract
Job ID: 298463
Location: Echo Cliffs Health Center, Bodaway/Gap, AZ (Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation)
Facility: Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
Specialty: Medical Laboratory
Discipline: Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Laboratory Scientist
Shift: Rotating Days, Evenings, and Nights (Weekends & Holidays as Required)
Duration: 13 Weeks (Contract)
Start Date: September 7, 2026
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Bill Rate: $90.00/hour (All-Inclusive)
Position Overview
Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation is seeking an experienced
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join the laboratory team at the new
Echo Cliffs Health Center in Bodaway/Gap, Arizona.
The selected candidate will perform specimen processing, testing, analysis, and reporting while ensuring compliance with CLIA standards and organizational policies. The laboratory provides comprehensive testing in a hospital setting with 24-hour laboratory coverage.
Laboratory Departments
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Blood Bank
- Microbiology
- Coagulation
- Urinalysis
- Clinical Microscopy
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Education
- High School Diploma
- Minimum 60 semester hours including:
- 6 semester hours Chemistry
- 6 semester hours Biology
- 12 semester hours Laboratory Science
- OR completion of an approved military laboratory training program
Experience
- Minimum 6 months of clinical laboratory experience in:
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Microbiology
- Blood Bank
- Clinical training experience accepted if CLIA compliant.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biological, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field
- Minimum 48 semester hours of science coursework including:
- 12 hours Chemistry (General, Organic, or Biochemistry)
- 12 hours Biology
- 24 hours Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Science
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience with rotations in:
- Blood Bank
- Chemistry
- Hematology
- Microbiology
Certifications
- ASCP Certification
- AMT Certification
- National certification required within 18 months of hire
- Active certification must be maintained throughout employment
Facility Highlights
- JCAHO Accredited Regional Medical Center
- Serves the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute communities
- Modern hospital laboratory with comprehensive diagnostic services
- Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment
Contract Details
- 40 Guaranteed Hours per Week
- Overtime after 40 hours/week
- No On-Call Requirement
- Rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
- Facility does not accept 1099 contractors
Additional Information
- Orientation held every two weeks
- COVID-19 and Flu vaccine declinations may be accepted with completed exemption forms
- Housing application must be submitted at least two weeks before the start date
If you're an experienced
MLT or
MLS seeking a rewarding travel assignment in Arizona with a respected regional healthcare facility, apply today with your updated resume and certifications.