Medical Lab Tech

Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) — Travel Contract

Location: Eureka, CA | Shift: Variable 8-hour shifts (start times: 0400, 0600, 1000, 1200, or 1400) | Contract: 13 weeks | Start: ASAP

This is a generalist lab position in a fast-paced clinical laboratory serving a broad patient population — neonates through geriatrics. The role includes coverage across Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Serology, and limited Microbiology. Recent Blood Bank experience is required (antibody ID not required; Blood Bank shifts are typically covered if the traveler extends).

Shift & Scheduling

• Variable 8-hour shifts; start times vary (0400–1400)
• Weekend coverage varies to meet department needs; must be flexible
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• Float coverage includes the Observation Unit and ER Hold patients; float to nearby sister facilities may also be required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of CLS experience
• California CLS license must be in hand at time of submission — no exceptions, no pending licenses accepted
• ASCP-MLS certification required
• Generalist competency across core lab disciplines
• Proficiency across a wide range of lab procedures including blood banking, PCR testing, blood cultures, manual differentials, urinalysis, and transfusion reaction workups

Additional Details

• First-time travelers welcome
• No on-call required
• Up to 7 days of pre-approved RTO permitted; all requests must be submitted upfront
• Professional scrubs required (no jeans or logo tees)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine status TBD