Medical Laboratory Tech/Scientist — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join St. Mary's Medical Center. The role supports testing across all complexity levels per CLIA, with day/evening shifts and weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications include MLT with associate degree or MLS with bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification within one year. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• MLT: associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician.
• MLS: four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.
• ASCP MLT certification within 1 year from date of hire.
• ASCP MLS certification within 1 year from date of hire.
• Meets CLIA guidelines for complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills of a complex nature; participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control Monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and customer service.
• Interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge; participate in QA/QC monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen processing; participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.

Education

MLT: associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

MLS: bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP MLT certification within 1 year

ASCP MLS certification within 1 year

Job description

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join St. Mary's Medical Center. The role supports testing across all complexity levels per CLIA, with day/evening shifts and weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications include MLT with associate degree or MLS with bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification within one year. Competitive benefits accompany the position.