Travel Laboratory Medical Laboratory Technician Job
Bethel, AK
Contracted
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal role as a Medical Laboratory Technician in Alaska, Bethel, where your precision, problem solving, and dedication to quality testing directly support patient diagnosis and care. This is more than a job; it’s a mission to strengthen communities through accurate laboratory science. As you process specimens, perform analyses, and ensure timely reporting, you’ll play a critical part in frontline healthcare. You’ll have the chance to apply your expertise across a dynamic, multi-site travel program that keeps your career moving forward while you explore new environments. The assignment starts 01/13/2026 and offers a multi-week engagement with guaranteed hours, providing the consistency you value in a travel role. You’ll earn a competitive weekly pay ranging from $1,787 to $1,885, with a guaranteed 32 hours per week, so you can plan ahead while you pursue professional growth in a specialty that continually evolves. Bethel, with its unique blend of cultural richness and remarkable natural beauty, offers a fulfilling backdrop for your clinical work, while the broader U.S. travel component expands your horizons and broadens your professional network.
Alaska’s Bethel region invites you to experience the appeal of working in a remote yet connected community renowned for resilience and warm hospitality. Bethel’s health systems value accuracy, speed, and teamwork, and you’ll join professionals who take pride in delivering dependable laboratory results in support of patient care. Beyond Bethel, this opportunity opens doors to assignments across the United States, allowing you to experience diverse lab environments—from fast-paced urban centers to tranquil rural clinics. Alaska’s majestic landscapes—the coastline, expansive skies, and rugged wilderness—offer moments of awe and reflection that complement the discipline of laboratory work. The opportunity to work in various locations means you’ll collect a broad spectrum of specimens, instrumentation configurations, and workflows, all while advancing your clinical competencies and service delivery mindset.
Role specifics and benefits provide a compelling framework for growth. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you’ll:
- Perform a full spectrum of routine and specialized laboratory tests on specimens, ensuring specimen integrity, accurate instrumentation operation, and precise result reporting.
- Execute pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical tasks with an emphasis on quality control, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to CLIA and applicable regulatory standards.
- Interpret and document findings, communicate critical reports to the clinical team, and participate in case reviews that sharpen your clinical correlation and decision-making.
- Participate in method optimization and implementation of new assays or technologies, supporting continuous improvement and professional growth within the laboratory specialty.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other laboratory colleagues to deliver timely, reliable data that informs patient treatment plans.
- Embrace cross-site opportunities to broaden experience, while maintaining meticulous records and compliance with safety and privacy policies.
The benefits package reinforces the decision to join our team. In addition to the competitive weekly pay, you’ll receive a sign-on or completion bonus, housing assistance to ease transitions, and extension opportunities that let you extend a successful assignment if you choose. The program emphasizes stability through guaranteed hours, with a consistent 32 hours per week, and the chance to maximize earnings across weeks and sites. You’ll have access to robust support, including 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company, ensuring help is available whenever you need it—whether you’re navigating gear, coordinating with lab leadership, or troubleshooting instrumentation remotely. Comprehensive onboarding and continuous professional development opportunities are designed to sharpen your laboratory skills, expand your scope of practice, and prepare you for the next step in your career journey.
Company values center on empowering staff to reach their highest potential. We are committed to a culture of lifelong learning, mentorship, and a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized and your potential is cultivated. You’ll find colleagues who value teamwork, integrity, and compassionate care, with leadership dedicated to creating pathways for career advancement and meaningful impact within the lab and broader health system. The organization understands the realities of travel healthcare and is built to provide stability, respect, and opportunities to grow—whether you’re refining manual skills, mastering new instrumentation, or leading quality improvement initiatives.
Ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your laboratory career? If you’re a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician looking for a multi-week travel assignment that respects your expertise, offers strong compensation, and provides genuine support, apply now. This is your chance to join a company that values your technical excellence, champions your development, and stands by you every step of the way as you serve communities across Alaska and beyond. Take the next step—your skills, your curiosity, and your commitment to patient care deserve this opportunity.
Alaska’s Bethel region invites you to experience the appeal of working in a remote yet connected community renowned for resilience and warm hospitality. Bethel’s health systems value accuracy, speed, and teamwork, and you’ll join professionals who take pride in delivering dependable laboratory results in support of patient care. Beyond Bethel, this opportunity opens doors to assignments across the United States, allowing you to experience diverse lab environments—from fast-paced urban centers to tranquil rural clinics. Alaska’s majestic landscapes—the coastline, expansive skies, and rugged wilderness—offer moments of awe and reflection that complement the discipline of laboratory work. The opportunity to work in various locations means you’ll collect a broad spectrum of specimens, instrumentation configurations, and workflows, all while advancing your clinical competencies and service delivery mindset.
Role specifics and benefits provide a compelling framework for growth. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you’ll:
- Perform a full spectrum of routine and specialized laboratory tests on specimens, ensuring specimen integrity, accurate instrumentation operation, and precise result reporting.
- Execute pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical tasks with an emphasis on quality control, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to CLIA and applicable regulatory standards.
- Interpret and document findings, communicate critical reports to the clinical team, and participate in case reviews that sharpen your clinical correlation and decision-making.
- Participate in method optimization and implementation of new assays or technologies, supporting continuous improvement and professional growth within the laboratory specialty.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other laboratory colleagues to deliver timely, reliable data that informs patient treatment plans.
- Embrace cross-site opportunities to broaden experience, while maintaining meticulous records and compliance with safety and privacy policies.
The benefits package reinforces the decision to join our team. In addition to the competitive weekly pay, you’ll receive a sign-on or completion bonus, housing assistance to ease transitions, and extension opportunities that let you extend a successful assignment if you choose. The program emphasizes stability through guaranteed hours, with a consistent 32 hours per week, and the chance to maximize earnings across weeks and sites. You’ll have access to robust support, including 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company, ensuring help is available whenever you need it—whether you’re navigating gear, coordinating with lab leadership, or troubleshooting instrumentation remotely. Comprehensive onboarding and continuous professional development opportunities are designed to sharpen your laboratory skills, expand your scope of practice, and prepare you for the next step in your career journey.
Company values center on empowering staff to reach their highest potential. We are committed to a culture of lifelong learning, mentorship, and a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized and your potential is cultivated. You’ll find colleagues who value teamwork, integrity, and compassionate care, with leadership dedicated to creating pathways for career advancement and meaningful impact within the lab and broader health system. The organization understands the realities of travel healthcare and is built to provide stability, respect, and opportunities to grow—whether you’re refining manual skills, mastering new instrumentation, or leading quality improvement initiatives.
Ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your laboratory career? If you’re a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician looking for a multi-week travel assignment that respects your expertise, offers strong compensation, and provides genuine support, apply now. This is your chance to join a company that values your technical excellence, champions your development, and stands by you every step of the way as you serve communities across Alaska and beyond. Take the next step—your skills, your curiosity, and your commitment to patient care deserve this opportunity.
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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
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Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
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