Lab Tech MLT or MLS

North Shore Health; Grand Marais (MN); On-site; USD 36,878 - 60,931; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Flexible Spending Account

Educational Opportunities

Job summary

North Shore Health is seeking a full-time Lab Tech (MLT or MLS) in Grand Marais, Minnesota. This generalist role involves testing in multiple laboratory areas including Hematology, Chemistry, and Microbiology. Candidates should have an Associate’s Degree and be eligible for ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician. The position offers a full benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans, and the wage range is $26.77 to $44.23 per hour.

Qualifications

• Successfully complete Student Practicum/Internship required for Associate’s Degree Program.
• Eligible for ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 6 months of hire.
• Two years experience as a Laboratory Generalist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Testing in all laboratory areas: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine.
• Phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Clerical and technical support tasks.

Skills

Reliable

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Quality assurance

Integrity

Education

Associate’s Degree for Medical Laboratory Technician

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job description

Job Description

North Shore Health has a full‑time position open for a Lab Tech (MLT or MLS). We also have several openings for Casual Lab Techs. This generalist position includes testing in all areas of the lab: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine. Other required duties are phlebotomy, specimen processing, clerical and technical tasks, continuing education, competency, training, and other lab responsibilities as needed.

We provide laboratory services for outpatients and Care Center residents as well as 24/7 laboratory services for our hospital and emergency departments. Applicants must be willing to work day and evening shifts, a rotation of on‑call hours, weekends, and holidays. This is a professional position that requires a high level of responsibility. Applicants must be reliable, self‑motivated, able to work both independently and as a team, have excellent communication and multi‑tasking skills, and also demonstrate quality, efficiency, and integrity throughout all aspects of their job functions.

Responsibilities

• Testing in all laboratory areas: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Transfusion Medicine.
• Phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Clerical and technical support tasks.
• Continuing education, competency, and training support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Successfully complete Student Practicum/Internship required for Associate’s Degree Program, typically a minimum of 16 weeks of hands‑on training in a Hospital Laboratory Setting, including General, Transfusion Medicine, and Microbiology laboratory experience.
• Education: Associate’s Degree for Medical Laboratory Technician, or equivalent, from an accredited institution. An equivalent training program that satisfies the requirements stipulated by CLIA (subpart M, section 493.1489) may be considered with approval of the Laboratory Medical Director.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Eligible for and successfully complete ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 6 months of hire, or equivalent certification with approval by the Laboratory Medical Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Two (2) years experience as a Laboratory Generalist, two (2) years experience in Transfusion Medicine, and two (2) years experience in Microbiology.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Scientist or an Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician which includes a med tech internship from an accredited medical technology program.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Eligible for and successfully complete ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within 6 months of hire, or equivalent certification with approval by the Laboratory Medical Director.

Benefits

Full‑time benefit package includes PERA Retirement, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Flexible Spending Account, and Educational Opportunities.

Full benefits package includes PERA, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO, 8 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and Educational Opportunities.

Compensation

Wage range is $26.77 to $44.23 per hour.

Apply

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.northshorehealthgm.org/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE.