Travel Clinical Lab Scientist in Fortuna, CA

A Travel Clinical Lab Scientist will provide generalist laboratory support in a critical access hospital in Fortuna, California on a 13-week contract. The role includes limited microbiology, blood bank support, and Epic charting in a setting with solo coverage.

• Perform generalist laboratory testing across chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, and blood bank
• Support limited microbiology work, including gram stains and rapid testing
• Process specimens, prepare samples, and verify proper labeling and identification
• Review quality control, maintain quality assurance, and report test results accurately
• Assist with transfusion support, including type and screen, crossmatch, and DAT workups
• Handle blood products and respond to transfusion reaction workups
• Work independently while managing routine clinical laboratory duties

• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• ASCP, ASCP-MLS, or ASCP MT certification
• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience
• Generalist clinical laboratory skills in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, and blood bank
• Experience with gram stains, limited microbiology, and transfusion testing

• Community hospital experience
• Accessioning, specimen collection, receipt, and transport
• Roche Cobas, Siemens Dimensions, or Sysmex XM experience
• Hazardous materials handling, MSDS, and transmission-based precautions

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• 401(k) with company match
• Free CEUs
• Loyalty bonuses
• 24/7 support

Since 2011, Procare USA has helped registered nurses and allied health professionals find travel contracts, per diem shifts and permanent positions. As a full-service medical staffing agency, we believe every patient deserves excellent care, and we support the clinicians who deliver it.