Travel Laboratory Medical Laboratory Technician Job

TLC Healthforce•Plains, MT

About The Position

Step into a pivotal Medical Laboratory Technician role within the Laboratory profession, anchored in Plains, Montana, where your precise hands and sharp mind translate patient samples into actionable insights that guide critical care. In this assignment, you’ll join a dedicated team that relies on your expertise to deliver fast, accurate results across core disciplines, while enjoying the beauty and serenity of Montana’s wide-open spaces. Plains isn’t just a place to work—it’s a gateway to a balanced, outdoors-friendly lifestyle amid the state’s breathtaking scenery, from rolling plains and the sapphire skies to nearby mountain vistas and ample opportunities for hiking, fishing, and winter adventures. This is your chance to contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes while experiencing a state rooted in rugged charm and genuine community spirit. Start Date: 02/01/2026. The assignment runs for a number of weeks, with possibilities to extend. You’ll know final details during the hiring process, including guaranteed hours of 40 per week and a competitive weekly compensation. Location Benefits: Working in Plains offers a grounded, community-focused setting with the close-knit collaboration you expect in high-caliber laboratory operations. This region provides a welcoming environment where your skills directly support local clinicians and patients, with the flexibility to explore Montana’s natural beauty on your days off. For those who relish variety, there is also the opportunity to work in additional locations across the United States, broadening your professional perspective and expanding your clinical network. You’ll benefit from a manageable cost of living, accessible outdoor recreation, and the stability of working with a company that values your career pacing as you advance. Whether you stay rooted in Plains or rotate to other communities, you’ll gain exposure to diverse patient populations, lab instruments, and workflows that strengthen your clinical judgment and elevate your laboratory acumen. Montana, known for its dramatic skies and vast landscapes, offers seasonal activities that recharge you after demanding shifts, helping you bring energy and focus back to your work. Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Medical Laboratory Technician in this role, you will: - Perform and supervise high-quality routine and specialty laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and special stain workflows, ensuring timely, accurate results. You’ll validate instrument outputs, troubleshoot analyzer flags, and apply quality control procedures to maintain peak performance. - Prepare specimens, operate and maintain a range of automated analyzers and manual techniques, and ensure proper specimen handling, labeling, and documentation in compliance with CLIA, CAP, and internal standards. - Interpret results within established reference ranges, communicate critical values promptly to supervising clinicians, and collaborate with pathologists and healthcare teams to support accurate diagnoses. - Perform routine data entry, maintain meticulous logs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process standardization, method validation, and instrument maintenance schedules. - Seek opportunities for professional growth within the specialty, including cross-training in adjacent technologist areas, pursuing additional certifications, and contributing to educational activities for colleagues. This assignment offers a competitive weekly pay range of $1,815-$1,907, with a guaranteed 40 hours per week. In addition to salary, you’ll have access to a signing/occurrence bonus where applicable, housing assistance to ease relocation concerns, and extension opportunities should you wish to continue beyond the initial term. The company provides 24/7 support while you’re traveling, including a dedicated travel concierge and on-call technical resources to resolve issues quickly, so you can focus on delivering excellence without missing a beat. Expect a comprehensive onboarding program, access to continuing education opportunities, and a culture that rewards initiative, accuracy, and collaborative problem solving. Please note: hours and pay rates are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Company Values: The organization is rooted in empowering its staff to grow—professionally and personally. Acknowledging that today’s lab professionals shape tomorrow’s patient care, the company cultivates a supportive environment where mentorship, ongoing training, and career advancement pathways are a priority. Expect constructive feedback, peer support, and leadership that champions work-life balance, inclusivity, and transparent communication. You’ll join teams that celebrate your contributions and encourage you to broaden your skill set, take on leadership opportunities, and mentor others as you build a resilient, rewarding career in laboratory science. Call to Action: If you’re ready to advance your career as a Medical Laboratory Technician while exploring Montana’s outdoors and the wider U.S. healthcare landscape, apply now and join a company that values your expertise and professional development. This is your moment to impact patient care, broaden your technical horizons, and grow within a supportive, dynamic team. Submit your application to start a journey that blends clinical excellence with personal well-being, and let us help you chart a path toward greater opportunities in the laboratory field. 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. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to TLC Nursing’s Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing 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. ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions. 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 TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Perform and supervise high-quality routine and specialty laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and special stain workflows, ensuring timely, accurate results.
Validate instrument outputs, troubleshoot analyzer flags, and apply quality control procedures to maintain peak performance.
Prepare specimens, operate and maintain a range of automated analyzers and manual techniques, and ensure proper specimen handling, labeling, and documentation in compliance with CLIA, CAP, and internal standards.
Interpret results within established reference ranges, communicate critical values promptly to supervising clinicians, and collaborate with pathologists and healthcare teams to support accurate diagnoses.
Perform routine data entry, maintain meticulous logs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process standardization, method validation, and instrument maintenance schedules.
Seek opportunities for professional growth within the specialty, including cross-training in adjacent technologist areas, pursuing additional certifications, and contributing to educational activities for colleagues.