Travel Laboratory Medical Laboratory Technician Job
Tuba City, AZ
Contracted
Tuba City Regional
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal role as a Medical Laboratory Technician in our Laboratory division, bringing your precision, curiosity, and compassionate care to Tuba City, Arizona. This isn’t just a job—it's a mission to empower patient outcomes through rigorous testing, thoughtful analysis, and teamwork that amplifies every clinician’s ability to heal. As you contribute to accurate diagnostics, you’ll sharpen your skills in a setting that values accuracy, reliability, and continuity of care. Picture yourself interpreting complex results, validating instruments, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and technologists who share your commitment to excellence. And while you deliver high-quality laboratory work, you’ll also be reminded of why Arizona inspires so many: wide-open skies, breathtaking red rock vistas, quiet desert dawns, and communities that welcome you with warmth. From the majesty of desert landscapes to the cultural richness of the region, Arizona is a place where stunning scenery meets meaningful work, inviting you to explore the state’s beauty between shifts.
Tuba City offers a unique blend of essential clinical service and authentic community connections. You’ll be embedded in a close-knit healthcare team that relies on your expertise to support rapid, accurate diagnostics for a diverse patient population. The location provides a steady rhythm of clinical activity, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and to engage with innovative lab technologies in a real-world setting. For professionals who crave variety, the program also opens doors to assignments across the United States, allowing you to experience new facilities, laboratories, and patient demographics—while maintaining the stability of guaranteed hours and a consistent schedule. This balance—local impact with national exposure—ensures you grow as a laboratory professional while enjoying the advantages of structured travel support.
In this role, you’ll contribute to the core duties of a Medical Laboratory Technician within a dynamic laboratory environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities include performing high-complexity and routine tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and allied disciplines as applicable, operating and validating analyzers, and maintaining rigorous quality control and quality assurance processes. You’ll be responsible for specimen processing, accurate data entry, result interpretation, and timely reporting to clinicians, all while ensuring compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. You’ll document procedures meticulously, troubleshoot instrument downtime with methodical problem-solving, and participate in ongoing education to stay current with evolving laboratory technologies. This role is designed to promote professional growth, encouraging you to broaden your expertise, pursue specialty certifications, and take on increasing responsibilities within the lab team.
Benefits and growth opportunities are at the heart of this opportunity. You’ll receive competitive compensation with a weekly pay range of $2,148–$2,241, reflecting the value you bring to the lab and the care you provide to patients. Beyond pay, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive package that includes bonus potential, housing assistance or stipends to ease relocation, and the possibility of contract extensions that align with your career goals. The program emphasizes long-term development through structured mentorship, cross-training across laboratory disciplines, and clear pathways to advanced roles within the department. The organization is committed to your success, offering robust onboarding, credentialing support, and continual access to resources designed to help you thrive in a travel-enabled environment. You’ll also have access to 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring you’re never navigating a new assignment alone and always equipped with guidance when you need it.
The company values your contributions and is dedicated to empowering staff through opportunities for advancement and a supportive, inclusive work culture. Expect a workplace where your expertise is respected, your curiosity is encouraged, and your professional development is actively nurtured through hands-on practice, feedback, and formal learning experiences. Your success is viewed as a shared goal, and you’ll find colleagues who celebrate your milestones and collaborate to help you reach new levels of proficiency and leadership within the laboratory and healthcare system.
If you’re ready to apply, this is your invitation to join a company that recognizes and rewards your dedication to excellence in diagnostic testing. Begin the journey on 01/12/2026, for a multi-week assignment in Tuba City with guaranteed 40 hours per week, earning a competitive weekly rate and a comprehensive support network that travels with you. This is your chance to grow, impact patient care, and explore the wide-open spaces of Arizona and beyond while advancing your career as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Please note: the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Tuba City offers a unique blend of essential clinical service and authentic community connections. You’ll be embedded in a close-knit healthcare team that relies on your expertise to support rapid, accurate diagnostics for a diverse patient population. The location provides a steady rhythm of clinical activity, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and to engage with innovative lab technologies in a real-world setting. For professionals who crave variety, the program also opens doors to assignments across the United States, allowing you to experience new facilities, laboratories, and patient demographics—while maintaining the stability of guaranteed hours and a consistent schedule. This balance—local impact with national exposure—ensures you grow as a laboratory professional while enjoying the advantages of structured travel support.
In this role, you’ll contribute to the core duties of a Medical Laboratory Technician within a dynamic laboratory environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities include performing high-complexity and routine tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and allied disciplines as applicable, operating and validating analyzers, and maintaining rigorous quality control and quality assurance processes. You’ll be responsible for specimen processing, accurate data entry, result interpretation, and timely reporting to clinicians, all while ensuring compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. You’ll document procedures meticulously, troubleshoot instrument downtime with methodical problem-solving, and participate in ongoing education to stay current with evolving laboratory technologies. This role is designed to promote professional growth, encouraging you to broaden your expertise, pursue specialty certifications, and take on increasing responsibilities within the lab team.
Benefits and growth opportunities are at the heart of this opportunity. You’ll receive competitive compensation with a weekly pay range of $2,148–$2,241, reflecting the value you bring to the lab and the care you provide to patients. Beyond pay, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive package that includes bonus potential, housing assistance or stipends to ease relocation, and the possibility of contract extensions that align with your career goals. The program emphasizes long-term development through structured mentorship, cross-training across laboratory disciplines, and clear pathways to advanced roles within the department. The organization is committed to your success, offering robust onboarding, credentialing support, and continual access to resources designed to help you thrive in a travel-enabled environment. You’ll also have access to 24/7 support from a dedicated travel team, ensuring you’re never navigating a new assignment alone and always equipped with guidance when you need it.
The company values your contributions and is dedicated to empowering staff through opportunities for advancement and a supportive, inclusive work culture. Expect a workplace where your expertise is respected, your curiosity is encouraged, and your professional development is actively nurtured through hands-on practice, feedback, and formal learning experiences. Your success is viewed as a shared goal, and you’ll find colleagues who celebrate your milestones and collaborate to help you reach new levels of proficiency and leadership within the laboratory and healthcare system.
If you’re ready to apply, this is your invitation to join a company that recognizes and rewards your dedication to excellence in diagnostic testing. Begin the journey on 01/12/2026, for a multi-week assignment in Tuba City with guaranteed 40 hours per week, earning a competitive weekly rate and a comprehensive support network that travels with you. This is your chance to grow, impact patient care, and explore the wide-open spaces of Arizona and beyond while advancing your career as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
Please note: the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
EEO Statement
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