Local Contract Medical Technologist - $38 per hour

About the role

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract Medical Technologist (Medical Laboratory Scientist) for a 12‑week assignment at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. The position supports the Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED) ER Lab / Taylorsville FSED with Point of Care Testing (POCT) and general laboratory testing. Start date is ASAP. Assignment length is 13 weeks with a 26‑week extension option available. Employment type: Local Contract. Job ID #26‑31363.

Schedule

• Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off
• Shift: Day shift, 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM (10 hours per day)
• Weekly hours: 36 hours per week (12‑hour shifts)
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Call: No on‑call requirement
• Additional hours may be available during the 7 days off, if desired
• Staffing: 1 MLS day shift, 1 MLS night shift

Laboratory equipment

• Siemens Dimension EXL
• Sysmex 1000
• Roche Clinitek
• Werfen TOP 300
• Quidel Triage
• Siemens ePOC
• i‑STAT
• Veritor Flu
• Quidel SOFIA COVID‑19
• Aerospray Stainer

Requirements

• Full MLS/MT licensure or equivalent (associate‑level candidates without full license will not be considered)
• ASCP certification as MLS, CLS, or MT (equivalent full licensure/certification may be considered)
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a hospital laboratory environment as an MLT or MLS
• Ability to perform Point of Care Testing
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in an FSED environment

Preferred qualifications

• EPIC experience
• Experience with the laboratory analyzers listed above

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance, quality control (QC), and calibrations on laboratory analyzers
• Perform patient testing, including waived and non‑waived testing
• Process laboratory specimens
• Order laboratory tests
• Centrifuge specimens
• Prepare send‑out specimens for transport
• Stock laboratory supplies
• Perform routine cleaning of laboratory work surfaces
• Perform clerical duties as assigned in support of FSED operations
• Follow laboratory safety and quality standards

Ideal candidate

• Able to work independently for the majority of the shift
• Communicates professionally with both laboratory and non‑laboratory personnel
• Works effectively with Emergency Department clinical staff
• Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced FSED environment

Required certifications

• ASCP certification as: MLS – Medical Laboratory Scientist, CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or MT – Medical Technologist
• Equivalent full licensure/certification may be considered as applicable

Additional information

• Floating: N/A
• Dress code: Scrubs (pewter preferred; exact color not critical for travelers); lab coat provided
• Unit guidelines & policies: Must adhere to standard laboratory safety protocols and requirements established by CLIA and CAP; must follow applicable laboratory policies, procedures, and safety standards

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, their commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made them a trusted name in healthcare staffing. Their mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain high standards of care.