Medical Lab Technician | St. Cloud Hospital

Centracare-; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Student loan repayment

Relocation bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CentraCare in Minnesota is seeking a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist to join a generalist team working across chemistry, hematology, and microbiology/transfusion services. The role features full-time hours with rotating shifts and weekends.

The position includes a starting pay of $28.04/hour, with a pay range of $26.74–$40.11/hour, plus incentives such as a $10,000 hiring bonus (or $15,000 student loan repayment) and relocation assistance if applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree from an accredited CLT/MLT program.
• ASCP-BOC certification within 6 months with initial exam within 3 months of hire.

Skills

ASCP-BOC certification

Generalist lab experience

Education

Associate degree in CLT/MLT

Job description

Enjoy a rewarding career at CentraCare as a Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist!

Laboratory professionals are key members of today’s health care team, and quality medical care depends on them. Every day, nurses, physicians, and other medical workers rely on laboratory professionals to perform tests on body fluids and tissue samples, interpret the results and help provide a complete picture of a patient’s health. Without this precise and valuable information, medicine would simply be guesswork.

This position is a generalist position working in multiple areas of the laboratory including chemistry, hematology and either microbiology or transfusion services.

Schedule:

• Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks
• Days | Days/Evening rotations | Days start 5-7am and evenings start 2pm-2:30pm | 8-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends and holidays.

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay begins at $28.04 per hour and increases with experience
• Pay range: $26.74- $40.11 per hour
• $10,000 Hiring Bonus or $15,000 Student Loan Repayment! $5,000 Relocation bonus (if applicable)!
• Full time benefits: medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree from an accredited Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (CLT / MLT) program New Graduate’s degree must be validated within 2 months post-graduation.
• ASCP-BOC certified within 6 months with first exam completed within 3 months of hire, with certification verified within six weeks of exam.
• Recent experience of one or more years in large acute care facility preferred
• Transportation available for off campus laboratory related activities may be required.
• A valid Minnesota driver’s license, a driving record in good standing, and the minimum amount of insurance liability coverage may be required.

To be eligible for the hiring bonus, student loan repayment or relocation bonus, you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full time or part time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire. CentraCare hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time. Relocation bonus must meet distance requirements. Full-time or Part-time status may impact bonus amount.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.