Medical Laboratory Technician

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health's St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth, MN seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for a full-time day/evening rotation between Processing and Chemistry, supporting patient care with accurate test results.

Requirements include an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and ASCP certification within one year of hire; expect ability to perform tests across CLIA complexities, phlebotomy, and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required.
• ASCP certification as MLT within one year of hire.
• Ability to perform tests across CLIA complexity levels.

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.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Instrumentation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

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.

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others.

Education Qualifications

• Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician
• Meets 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

Working Hours and Shift Details

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: 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) Union

Compensation Range

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].

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Values

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

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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.

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.