Travel Medical Lab Technician - $2,057 per week

talent4health; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital is seeking a Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/MT/CLS) for a 13-week assignment in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The role focuses on phlebotomy, lab assistant duties, and core tests with a strong blood bank background and ABG experience is a plus.

The traveler will work 40 hours per week with flexible 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts, covering days, PMs, and nights. Expect to float to multiple Aspirus facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Current MLT/MT/CLS credentials required.
• Minimum 3 years of core laboratory experience.
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required.
• Strong phlebotomy skills required.
• Blood bank background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and blood specimen collection.
• Support blood bank operations and related processes.
• Process specimens for urinalysis, chemistry, and kit-based testing.
• Assist with specimen preparation, handling, labeling and processing.
• Perform laboratory testing within scope of responsibilities.
• Maintain specimen integrity and adhere to quality-control and safety procedures.
• Document using Epic workflows.
• Float to Aspirus facilities as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure timely, accurate test results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Blood Bank

Epic Experience

ABG Experience

Travel Experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Talent4Health is seeking a travel Medical Lab Technician for a travel job in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Lab Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

Facility: Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital
Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 23, 2026
Guaranteed Hours: 80 Hours Biweekly
Overtime: After 80 hours worked in the second week, per contract terms
Shift: Flexible 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts
Shift Options: Days, PMs, and Nights
Scrub Color: Any Color

Position Overview

Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Technologist (MT), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) for a 13-week assignment. This position will primarily support laboratory assistant duties and phlebotomy, with additional responsibilities in core laboratory testing as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a strong blood bank background, excellent phlebotomy skills, and at least three years of core laboratory experience. Arterial blood gas (ABG) experience is a plus.

Candidates must be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable transitioning between phlebotomy, specimen processing, and medical laboratory responsibilities in a busy hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect blood specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Support blood bank operations and related laboratory processes.
• Process specimens for urinalysis, chemistry, and kit-based testing.
• Assist with specimen preparation, handling, labeling, and processing.
• Perform medical laboratory testing within the scope of qualifications and assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain specimen integrity and follow laboratory quality-control and safety procedures.
• Use Epic for documentation and laboratory-related workflows.
• Transition between laboratory assistant and MLT responsibilities based on departmental needs.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and healthcare professionals to support timely and accurate test results.
• Float to designated Aspirus facilities when scheduled.

Required Qualifications

• Current qualification as an MLT, MT, or CLS.
• Associate or bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of core laboratory experience required.
• At least 1 previous travel assignment required.
• Strong phlebotomy skills required.
• Strong blood bank background required.
• Epic experience required.ASCP certification preferred but not required.
• ABG experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing laboratory needs.

Schedule and Weekend Requirements

• 80 hours biweekly.
• Flexible scheduling with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts.
• Day, evening, and night shifts may be assigned.
• Every other weekend required.
• Holiday rotation required.
• Flexible availability is essential to meet departmental staffing needs.

On-Call and Low-Census Requirements

• Travelers may be placed on call during low-census periods.
• Call-back pay is available when called back to the facility.
• Minimum call-back pay is 2 hours.
• Additional scheduling flexibility may be required depending on laboratory volume and staffing needs.

Floating Requirements

Travelers may be required to float to the following Aspirus facilities:

• Aspirus Tomahawk
• Aspirus Eagle River
• Aspirus Howard Young

Floating assignments may be scheduled in advance.

Position-Specific Details

This position will primarily focus on laboratory assistant duties and phlebotomy, with additional MLT responsibilities as needed.

Key areas of focus include:

• Phlebotomy and blood specimen collection.
• Blood bank experience.
• Specimen processing.
• Urinalysis and chemistry processing.
• Kit test processing.
• ABG experience, if available.
• Flexibility to support both laboratory assistant and MLT functions.