Travel Laboratory Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview

Seize an extraordinary opportunity to elevate patient care as a Medical Laboratory Technician in the field of Laboratory medicine, stationed in Sitka, Alaska. This travel opportunity is designed for skilled professionals who understand that precise testing, timely results, and meticulous attention to detail directly influence treatment decisions and outcomes. As you join our team, you’ll collaborate with clinical partners to execute high-quality analyses, troubleshoot instrumentation, and uphold the highest standards of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Your work will empower clinicians to deliver lifesaving decisions, and your expertise will help shape the standard of care across diverse patient populations. Begin this journey on 04/06/2026, with a structured assignment of several weeks and the opportunity for extension based on performance and hospital needs. With guaranteed hours of 40 per week, you can plan with confidence while delivering consistently excellent results in a setting renowned for its resilience and dedication to precision.

• Sitka presents a dynamic environment for medical laboratory work, where you’ll interact with Cytology, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Microbiology workflows within a cohesive, patient-centered lab team.
• The blend of remote beauty and practical convenience creates an enriching backdrop for professional focus, enabling you to refine test methodologies, improve turnaround times, and contribute to population health in a community that prizes quality care.
• The travel program also opens doors to opportunities beyond Sitka, allowing you to experience diverse lab settings across the U.S. while maintaining strong continuity of care for patients.
• You’ll receive housing assistance and comprehensive logistical support, ensuring smooth transitions between assignments, so you can concentrate on delivering reliability and precision in every assay.
• Ongoing professional development is woven into the experience, with access to advanced instrumentation training, SOP updates, and cross-site collaborations that broaden your skillset and your resume.

• Core responsibilities:
  
  Perform, validate, and document a broad spectrum of laboratory tests with accuracy and speed. Operate, calibrate, and maintain analyzers and supporting equipment; perform quality control checks and implement corrective actions when results deviate; ensure proper specimen handling, accessioning, and chain-of-custody. Maintain compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements, document results in the LIS, and communicate critical values promptly to the clinical team.
  
  Participate in specimen processing, instrument maintenance scheduling, and instrument troubleshooting to minimize downtime and ensure reliability in patient testing.
• Professional growth:
  This role emphasizes breadth and depth of experience across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and specimen management. You’ll build proficiency with automation platforms and LIS integrations, gain exposure to troubleshooting complex analytical systems, and collaborate with seasoned laboratorians and clinicians to advance diagnostic capabilities.
• Competitive benefits:
  In addition to the weekly pay range of $2,220–$2,401, you may be eligible for a sign-on or completion bonus, depending on assignment details. Housing assistance is provided to reduce relocation stress, and extension opportunities are available when performance and hospital demand align. The program also includes comprehensive travel support, with 24/7 assistance from dedicated coordinators and a personal clinical liaison who understands the nuances of traveling healthcare.
• Comprehensive support:
  You’re never alone on assignment. Our 24/7 support team is available to address clinical questions, logistical concerns, and safety matters, ensuring you have immediate access to guidance whenever you need it. You’ll also receive access to continuing education resources, peer mentoring, and clinical updates that reinforce your confidence and competence as a travel MLT.
• Guaranteed hours and stability:
  The assignment includes guaranteed…