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LifePoint

Travel Laboratory Technician

Martinsville, VA

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

LifePoint is seeking a travel Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Martinsville, Virginia. & Requirements * Specialty: Medical Lab Technician * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start ...

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Travel Laboratory Phlebotomist

Purple Cow Recruiting

Petaluma, CA

$19.50 - $24.50/hr

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Description

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Heartline Staffing is partnering with healthcare organizations across the country to place experienced travel clinicians in high-demand assignments.


As a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting, our team focuses on delivering well-supported travel assignments where clinicians can succeed professionally while exploring new locations.


POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an experienced Travel Laboratory specializing in Phlebotomist for an upcoming assignment in Petaluma, CA.


ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Profession: Laboratory

Specialty: Phlebotomist

Shift: Day (5x8 Hours) 5:00 13:00

Duration: 13 weeks

Positions Available: 1


COMPENSATION

Customized pay packages are provided during the recruiter connection process. Compensation will vary based on location, specialty, experience, and current market conditions. Our team will review the full pay package, including taxable hourly wages and tax-free stipends when applicable, during your initial conversation.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide safe, high-quality patient care within your specialty

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Accurately document patient care and treatment plans

Maintain compliance with facility policies and clinical standards

Requirements

Active professional license in the state of assignment or ability to obtain

Minimum clinical experience required for specialty practice

BLS certification required additional certifications may be required depending on specialty

Prior travel experience preferred but not required


Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting. Applications are securely processed through Purple Cow Recruiting's system.

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