Medical Laboratory Technician

Fairview Health Services; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform laboratory testing and ensure quality services in an ambulatory environment. The role requires an Associate degree in lab science and certification within 12 months. The MLT will work independently under general supervision and may involve weekend shifts. Fairview offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Early Access to Earned Wages

Qualifications

• Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated by CLIA.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, or high complexity testing.
• Correlate data-based knowledge of technical conditions affecting testing results.
• Follow established guidelines to obtain specimens and report results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Independent Judgment

Manual Dexterity

Education

Associate degree in lab science or medical laboratory technology

Tools

EPIC Beaker

Job description

Job Overview

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

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

Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) atM Health Fairview Clinic - Elk River ,M Health Fairview Clinic - Rogers ,M Health Fairview Clinic - Andover . Primary hours vary and have a shift with hours varying between 10:00am-6:30pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am-5:30pm Friday. The majority of shifts outside these primary hours will have a start time between 6:30am and 12:00pm if needed. This position includes one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) at our M Health Andover Urgent Care site. Weekend rotations average every 5th weekend. Schedule is subject to change to meet staffing needs, including floating to other nearby clinics and changing starting hours.

The MLT plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs waived, moderate, or high complexity testing, correlates data-based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters.

This position also may be involved in laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedule tests and provides results as appropriate. The MLT works independently under general supervision.

Job Expectations: follow established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform testing and report results, consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include promoting teamwork, successful communication, and conflict resolution, supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate. Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA)
• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT. If not certified at time of hire, must acquire certification within 12 months.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a MLT in an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment

Other Required Skills

• Good phlebotomy skills.

Desired Skills

• Phlebotomy experience
• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrate good manual dexterity
• EPIC Beaker experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

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

Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) atM Health Fairview Clinic - Elk River ,M Health Fairview Clinic - Rogers ,M Health Fairview Clinic - Andover . Primary hours vary and have a shift with hours varying between 10:00am-6:30pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am-5:30pm Friday. The majority of shifts outside these primary hours will have a start time between 6:30am and 12:00pm if needed. This position includes one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) at our M Health Andover Urgent Care site. Weekend rotations average every 5th weekend. Schedule is subject to change to meet staffing needs, including floating to other nearby clinics and changing starting hours.

The MLT plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs waived, moderate, or high complexity testing, correlates data-based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters.

This position also may be involved in laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedule tests and provides results as appropriate. The MLT works independently under general supervision.

Job Expectations: follow established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform testing and report results, consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include promoting teamwork, successful communication, and conflict resolution, supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate. Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA)
• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification such as ASCP, AAB, or AMT. If not certified at time of hire, must acquire certification within 12 months.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a MLT in an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment

Other Required Skills

• Good phlebotomy skills.

Desired Skills

• Phlebotomy experience
• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrate good manual dexterity
• EPIC Beaker experience