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GHR HealthcareKansas City, KSTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Kansas City, KS
Job type
Travel
Profession
Medical Lab Technologist
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 15, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$48.00
Weekly
$1,920
Yearly (full-time)
$99,840
Start date
November 1, 2026

This job pays about $48.00/hour — 61% above the median for Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Kansas ($29.83/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Kansas right now

  • 7 open Medical Lab Technologist jobs in Kansas from 3 agencies, 6 of them in Kansas City.
  • Pay in these listings: $48.00 – $56.45/hour, median $53.10/hour.
  • Typical Medical Lab Technologist pay in Kansas: $29.83/hour ($62,046/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($56.45/hour across 2 jobs).

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Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT) Travel Assignment – Evening Shift in Kansas City, Kansas

Apply for a 13-week Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) travel assignment in Kansas City, Kansas. Join a hospital laboratory team and support accurate diagnostic testing across hematology and chemistry while gaining valuable clinical laboratory experience.

Travel Laboratory Job Details

  • Location: Kansas City, Kansas
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel healthcare assignment
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,920–$2,060
  • Start Date: November 1, 2026
  • End Date: January 31, 2027
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8-hour evening shifts, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • Weekend Schedule: Weekend rotation required
  • Holiday Schedule: Holiday coverage may be required based on laboratory needs
  • Float Requirement: Ability to float to other laboratory areas as needed
  • On-Call: Not required

Medical Laboratory Scientist and MLT Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Active MLS or MLT certification through ASCP
  • Strong clinical laboratory experience in hematology and chemistry
  • Proficiency with laboratory information systems and accurate electronic documentation
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize diagnostic testing, and maintain quality standards during evening shifts
  • Willingness to participate in weekend and holiday rotations and float assignments
  • Experience with Beckman automation, AU 5800, AU 680, DxH 900, DxH 800, DxI 800, Cobas e801, TOP 720, ABL 825 FLEX, Iris Velocity, or Iris iQ200 is preferred
  • Experience with Beaker or AMS laboratory software is preferred

Medical Laboratory Scientist Responsibilities

  • Perform and evaluate clinical laboratory testing in hematology, chemistry, and related laboratory disciplines
  • Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot automated laboratory instruments and diagnostic testing equipment
  • Process patient specimens accurately and efficiently according to established procedures
  • Complete quality control activities and recognize, investigate, and report testing issues
  • Review laboratory results for accuracy and communicate critical or unexpected findings through appropriate channels
  • Maintain complete and timely documentation in laboratory information systems
  • Support a collaborative hospital laboratory environment while floating to other areas as assigned
  • Follow laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and specimen-handling standards

Enjoy Kansas City’s welcoming community, local dining, cultural attractions, and convenient urban amenities while advancing your travel laboratory career. Apply now for this Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/MLT) travel opportunity in Kansas City, Kansas.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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