Medical Laboratory Scientist | Medical Laboratory Technician

Sioux Center Health; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan Contribution

Continuing Education Opportunities

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sioux Center Health in Pipestone, MN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist for the night shift. The role involves performing waived to high complexity tests under the Lab Manager, handling quality control, instrument maintenance, and continuing education.

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree required, with ASCP/NCA certification preferred. BLS within 1 week, BAT and DOT certification within a year, and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in MLT or laboratory science from an accredited two-year college or technical school required or Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in clinical science.
• MLT-ASCP board certified or NCA certified preferred.
• BLS certified or must be obtained within 1 week of hire.
• DOT/BAT certification required or obtainable within one year from hire.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate and high complexity laboratory tests and related duties as directed.
• Quality control, quality assurance, and instrument maintenance.
• Test result correlation and clinical laboratory-related continuing education.

Education

Associate's degree in MLT or laboratory science

Bachelor's degree in clinical science

Job description

Location

Pipestone, MN

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Job Duties

Under the direction of the Lab Manager, a MLT performs work of waived moderate and high complexity levels, involving all aspects of the clinical lab. The MLT utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day Laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related duties. Under the direction of the Lab Manager, the Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures, and related duties including waived, moderate and highly complex testing. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-today laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.

Education / Licensure

Associate's degree in MLT or laboratory science from an accredited two-year college or technical school required or Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in clinical science or satisfactory grade in HHS exam and 6 years working experience as a MLT required. MLT-ASCP board certified or NCA certified preferred. BLS certified or must be obtained within 1 week of hire. Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) and DOT Drug Testing certified or able to obtain within one year from date of hire. Department of Transportation Specimen Collection Certificate preferred or able to obtain within one year from date of hire. Valid driver's license required.

Pay Range

The pay range for a Medical Laboratory Technician is $28.80 - $44.64 per hour and Medical Laboratory Scientist is $32.36 - $50.16 per hour. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits Package

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Leave
• Competitive wages
• Pension Plan with Substantial Employer Contribution
• Employee Wellness Program
• Various Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Events
• Bereavement Leave
• Employer Paid Life Insurance