Travel Laboratory Technologist Medical Technologist Job

Overview Laboratory Technologist with a Medical Technologist specialty is sought for a travel assignment in Helena, Montana. Start date is 08/16/2026 for a 13-week duration. This hospital-based laboratory position offers 40 guaranteed hours per week with a rotating 8-hour shift schedule (evenings preferred; may include 10-hour shifts; occasional day or night shifts). The assignment requires active licensure and national certification in a hospital lab setting with responsibilities spanning core chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and blood bank work.

Key Highlights • Weekly pay

• $1,739–$1,837 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating 8-hour shifts; evenings; potential 10s; occasional day or night
• Start date: 08/16/2026
• Setting: Hospital laboratory travel assignment
• Location: Helena, Montana
• Licensure and credentialing: MT license required; ASCP or AMT credentialed (CLS or MLT) required

Responsibilities

• Perform and review clinical laboratory tests across Blood Bank, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Chemistry with accurate results and timely reporting.
• Prepare, process, and analyze specimens; conduct Gram stains and other microbiology techniques as part of routine panels.
• Operate and maintain instrumentation (Siemens Aptio Line, Siemens Atellica, Sysmex XN9000, Sysmex UN3000 or Iris) and perform routine QC/maintenance as assigned.
• Manage Blood Bank procedures and documentation, including compatibility testing and serious QC incidents, while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.
• Enter and verify data in EMR systems (Epic and Sunquest Blood Bank) with attention to specimen labeling, results, and quality control documentation.
• Collaborate with the laboratory team and other clinical staff; adhere to the rotating schedule and ensure coverage without floating outside the Lab.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience (Medical Lab Technician/Technologist) required
• MT license required
• ASCP or AMT credentialed (CLS or MLT) required
• Experience with Epic and Sunquest Blood Bank EMR
• Proficiency with Siemens Aptio Line, Siemens Atellica, Sysmex XN9000, Sysmex UN3000 or Iris; Gel testing for Blood Bank and Micro setups
• Ability to work in a hospital laboratory setting with a rotating shift pattern and to perform Blood Bank, Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and Gram Stain duties as part of the assignment
• No floating outside the Lab; strong adherence to safety, quality control, and regulatory standards

Benefits

• and Support
• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment - 24/7 assignment support from Healthforce personnel
• Support with credentialing and onboarding processes
• Transparent scheduling and guaranteed hours for the duration of the assignment
• Extension opportunities based on performance and department needs

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