Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist for St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, WI. The role involves performing tests of all complexity levels per CLIA and reporting results to aid diagnosis and treatment across ages.

The position includes QA/QC duties, instrumentation maintenance, phlebotomy, and potential research involvement, with eligibility for MLS/ASCP certifications within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• MLT requires associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or CLIA equivalent.
• MLS requires four-year CLS degree or ASCP MLS with two years lab experience and MLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels per CLIA on patients of all ages.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties and participate in research and education.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Laboratory testing

Instrumentation maintenance

Customer service

Education

MLT

MLS

Job description

Building Location: St Marys Hospital Superior Department: 2012010 GENERAL LAB - SMHS HOSP

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, WI.

Education Qualifications

• MLT : $23.92 - $35.57 Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician OR Meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.
• MLS: $30.14 - $45.21 Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory science OR MLT (ASCP) certified with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school with 2 years of full time lab experience and certified as an MLS (ASCP) .

Key Responsibilities

• MLT: Will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.
• Will also exhibit problem solving skills of a complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control Monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, along with customer service.
• MLS: Will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.
• Will interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, exhibit problem solving skills of a highly complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• May be required to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties and will participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• MLT: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification, is required within one year from the date of hire.
• MLS: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.

Work Details

• FTE: 0.8
• Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Evening Rotation (United States of America)
• Shift Start Time: Evening Shift
• Shift End Time: Evening Shift
• Weekends: Every 3rd
• Holidays: Yes
• Call Obligation: No
• Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH) Union
• Posting Deadline: 05/19/2026

Compensation Range

• $23.92 - $35.57

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• A 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future.
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs to invest in your professional development.
• flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Benefit eligibility may vary.

Values

Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Equal Opportunity Statement

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Post-Offer Screening

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.