Medical Laboratory Technician

Fairview Health Services; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician to join their Northeast Clinic Laboratories. The role involves performing laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and providing professional services in a dynamic ambulatory environment. Candidates should possess an Associate degree in lab science and relevant certifications. The position offers a supportive work culture and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

PTO and Sick and Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in CLIA.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year of experience as a MLT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and report results following established guidelines.
• Ensure efficient workflow and schedule tests as appropriate.
• Demonstrate competency and compliance with regulatory policies.

Skills

Good phlebotomy skills

Ability to exercise independent judgment

Demonstrate good manual dexterity

Education

Associate degree in lab science

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 Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician for the Northeast Clinic Laboratories (1.0 FTE or 80 hours/2 week pay period). Primary site isM Health Fairview Clinic - Vadnais Heights with a weekend shift at an Urgent Care site, as well as the possibility of cross training at additional clinic sites includingM Health Fairview Clinic - Hugo, M Health Fairview Clinic - Blaine, and M Health Fairview Clinic - Stillwater. Shifts are 8 hours in length and will primarily be the closing shift: Monday-Thursday 9:45am to 6:15pm, Friday 8:45am to 5:15. Shift may vary based on business needs, with the latest ending time of 6:15pm. Weekend hours will be one day (Saturday or Sunday) scheduled every 5-6 weeks at an Urgent Care location.

Staff that travel between clinics are compensated with mileage reimbursement, as well as additional float pay when travelling to applicable locations.

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

$26.06-$36.79 / Hourly

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 Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician for the Northeast Clinic Laboratories (1.0 FTE or 80 hours/2 week pay period). Primary site isM Health Fairview Clinic - Vadnais Heights with a weekend shift at an Urgent Care site, as well as the possibility of cross training at additional clinic sites includingM Health Fairview Clinic - Hugo, M Health Fairview Clinic - Blaine, and M Health Fairview Clinic - Stillwater. Shifts are 8 hours in length and will primarily be the closing shift: Monday-Thursday 9:45am to 6:15pm, Friday 8:45am to 5:15. Shift may vary based on business needs, with the latest ending time of 6:15pm. Weekend hours will be one day (Saturday or Sunday) scheduled every 5-6 weeks at an Urgent Care location.

Staff that travel between clinics are compensated with mileage reimbursement, as well as additional float pay when travelling to applicable locations.

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