Medical Laboratory Technician

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician for St. Mary’s Medical Center. This full-time, day/evening rotation role works between Processing and Chemistry to support patient care.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or meets CLIA requirements and ASCP certification within a year. Responsibilities include performing tests, QA/QC, phlebotomy, and reporting results, with shifts 5:00am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–9:00pm.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or meets CLIA guidelines for complexity.
• ASCP certification within 1 year of hire.
• Performs tests across all CLIA complexity levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests across all CLIA complexity levels for patients of all ages.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Instrument maintenance

Customer service

CLIA guidelines

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2992010 GENERAL LAB - IL

Job Description:

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. This position is a full-time day/evening rotation, and will work between our Processing and Chemistry departments.

Education Qualifications:

• Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory TechnicianORMeets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent; within one year of hire

FTE:

1

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

5:00am - 12:30pm

Shift End Time:

1:30pm - 9:00pm

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)11/3/2026

Compensation Range:

$24.45 - $36.37

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.