Travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - $2,850 per week

LanceSoft is seeking a travel Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) for a travel job in Juneau, Alaska.

• Specialty: Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS)
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

ASCP or AMT certification REQUIRED at submittal.

MLS or MLT - either one can be submitted.

Flu vaccine REQUIRED.

Start date will be no less than 5 weeks after traveler's fingerprint cards are received at SEARHC in Juneau for processing. Upon acceptance, please have your traveler make an appt for fingerprints and get them in the mail within 2-3 days to avoid start date getting pushed back. 
 

Position
Summary  

Under minimal supervision, applies advanced technical skills and
seasoned judgment to independently and competently provide a full range of
sample test analyses and laboratory services in a hospital-based laboratory.
Shift work and night and weekend call are required to provide 24 hour
laboratory coverage. Perform all levels of testing including CLIA defined high
complexity testing. Works with infants, children, adolescents, adults and
geriatric patients.  

Position Complexities 

The work typically involves full responsibility for all technical
aspects of the laboratory and includes a wide variety of duties involving
diverse and complex technical problems and considerations, i.e. procuring
compatible, lifesaving units of blood for a patient with antibodies.
Assignments involve such complicating factors as practical, economic or
operating problems; inadequate or discrepant information about the use and
capabilities of new instruments or methodologies; or requests for modified
procedures, test alternative, or special studies to meet specific clinical
situation. Decisions directly or indirectly affect the quality of patient care
and can be “life or death” decisions or problems. Writes procedures for
department of responsibility using the CLSI format, and coordinates procedure
manual review, updates and distribution. Establishes a quality control program
appropriate for the testing performed in department of responsibility,
establishing parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance,
ensuring that these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process
from the initial receipt of specimen through sample analysis and reporting of
results. Resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial actions are
taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established
performance specifications. Ensures that
proper training is given to new employees during the orientation period and
that regular training is given to all technologists when there are changes in
their department. Assists the laboratory manager with evaluating the competency
of all testing personnel. Assists the laboratory manager with Process
Improvement activities associated with their departments. Understands and
assists the laboratory manager with implementing CAP standards and CLIA
regulations in their department of responsibility Coordinates inventory levels
with laboratory manager to maintain proper supply levels 

Accountabilities 

· Perform
all levels of testing including CLIA defined high complexity testing and
laboratory services. Evaluates, judges and interprets test results and ensures
accuracy. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results and works
with MLTs and LST to troubleshoot problems. Provides specialized expertise in
microbiology, transfusion medicine, molecular biology and infectious disease
safety. Performs patient specimen testing. Ensures sample suitability. 

· Provide
limited test utilization and interpretation information to medical staff and
nursing and refers advanced clinical questions to Laboratory Medical
Director. Provide LIS consultation to all SEARHC staff. Educate SEARHC staff
in acceptable practices of laboratory medicine. 

· Maintains
laboratory equipment and instruments. Ensures quality control and functionality
of instruments. Reviews LJ charts and submits data to Laboratory Manager and
the peer. Works with the Laboratory Manager to ensure quality measures are met
and writes policies and procedures Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory
institutions. 

· With
Direction from the Laboratory Manager reviews the work of MLT’s and LST’s to
ensure accuracy and assigns tasks. Trains new employees, MEH staff, and
laboratory students. Participates in continuing education programs. Ensures that adequate levels of inventory are
maintained.  

· Performs
other duties as assigned or required. 

Baseline
Qualifications  

Education/Experience 

· A
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field. Progressively responsible work-related
experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
for college education.  

· One
(1) year of progressive clinical experience or one (1) year of hospital
internship subsequent to degree. 

License/Certification 

· Medical
Technologist (ASCP) OR Clinical
Laboratory Scientist (AMT) OR
equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification
agency).

Shift Information:

M-F 8 am to 5 pm. Rotational Weekends and holiday coverage when needed. Rotational coverage for later shifts.

EMR Used:Meditech

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits