Medical Laboratory Technician

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to provide high-quality laboratory services in an ambulatory healthcare environment. The role involves performing testing, quality control, and data analysis, with a focus on patient care and safety. Candidates must have an accredited degree and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university.
• Certification must be obtained within 12 months if not certified at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived or moderate complexity testing following SOP.
• Analyze data and understand technical factors affecting results.
• Perform quality control procedures and specimen collection.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Data analysis

Education

Associate degree in laboratory field

Degree in medical laboratory technology

Department of Health certification

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Job Overview

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview is hiring a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to work at M Health Fairview Clinic - Burnsville. This position also supports clinics in M Health Fairview Clinic - Prior Lake, M Health Fairview Clinic - Edina, and M Health Fairview Clinic - Eden Prairie. Clinic hours are from 6:45 am to 6:30 pm. The role includes weekend shifts (1 out of 5) at one of the south region Urgent Care locations, with shifts between 8:00 am and 8:30 pm.

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) plays a vital role in providing high-quality, proficient, and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. Responsibilities include performing waived or moderate complexity testing following standard operating procedures (SOP), analyzing data and understanding technical and instrumental factors affecting testing results, performing quality control procedures, and potentially involved in specimen collection and handling. The MLT works independently under general supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field, including the related lab practicum, or equivalent routes qualifying as moderate complexity testing personnel as per CLIA’ 88.
• Degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution (Diploma or transcript required).
• A.A./A.S. or higher degree or 60 semester hours including 6 in biology and 6 in chemistry (Transcript required).
• Combination of education and experience, such as completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course plus an associate or higher degree or 60 semester hours with 6 in biology and 6 in chemistry (Transcript required).
• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT; if not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within 12 months.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) within 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in an ambulatory or acute healthcare setting.

Benefits Overview

Fairview offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, early access to earned wages, and more. For additional details, visit https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract.

Compensation and EEO Statement

Pay rates are determined based on skills, education, experience, and market conditions, with a focus on pay equity. Hiring at the maximum of the range is uncommon.

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants without regard to protected statuses, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.