Medical Lab Technician MLT - Clinical Lab

St. Luke's Duluth, MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Technician to join their clinical lab team. In this vital role, you will perform laboratory analyses, evaluate results, and contribute to the maintenance of laboratory systems. This position requires an Associates Degree in Laboratory Science and the ability to obtain ASCP certification within a year of hire. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact patient care and laboratory efficiency. If you are passionate about laboratory science and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• ASCP certification as MLT needed within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses and evaluate results.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory systems and solve basic problems.

Skills

Laboratory Safety Practices

Instrument Maintenance

Complex Communication

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

Associates Degree in Laboratory Science

Job description

Medical Lab Technician MLT - Clinical Lab

• Location: DULUTH, MN
• Facility: ST LUKES
• Department: 01 Clinical Lab
• Schedule - Shift - Hours: Unscheduled - All Shifts - 8 hours

The Medical Lab Technician performs laboratory analyses, evaluates laboratory results, and reports results. Recognizes and solves basic laboratory problems and assists in the maintenance of laboratory systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associates Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology.

Experience: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration: ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) within twelve (12) months of hire into this position. If hired prior to 11/4/2010, ASCP certification as MLT is not required. Those hired without valid certification are encouraged to take the first available examination after their date of hire and pass this certifying exam within three (3) consecutive administrations of the exam within twelve (12) months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: N/A

Experience: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of lab safety practices; knowledge of all lab departments' state-of-the-art policies and procedures; knowledge of general lab test results and correlations with physiological conditions; ability to maintain and repair instrumentation and equipment; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written communication; extensive ability to perform duties accurately and efficiently while often under stress; ability to organize work and meet deadlines; ability to be technically adept in all departments of the laboratory; ability to be rigidly accurate in the identification and reporting of numbers, names, and results.

READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.

SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations, or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Color Vision. Ability to see, hear, speak, bend, reach, and lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Reach with hands and arms - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Regularly exposed to risk of blood-borne diseases. Exposed to reagents used in laboratory testing; may be exposed to/occasionally exposed to unpleasant patient elements. Exposed to hazards from electrical and mechanical equipment.

Employees working at a benefit eligible status have access to the following benefit plans:

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off