Medical Laboratory Technician - Casual

Essentia Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,734,000 - 96,506,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician at Essentia Virginia Hospital. The role involves performing tests of all complexities as defined by CLIA and reporting results for patients of all ages.

You will participate in QA/QC, instrument maintenance, and phlebotomy, while delivering excellent customer service. Education requires an associate degree in MLT or CLIA-equivalent qualifications, with ASCP or equivalent certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or meet CLIA guidelines for testing complexity.
• ASCP or equivalent certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels per CLIA on 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

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

Building Location: Essentia Virginia Hospital Department: 2082010 GENERAL LAB - VIR HOSP

Job Description: Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Education Qualifications

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

Key Responsibilities

• Will 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.
• Will also 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: 0

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time: Day/Eve/Night Rotation

Shift End Time: Day/Eve/Night Rotation

Weekends: Yes Holidays: No Call Obligation: No

Union: Assoc Of Diagnostic Imaging Techs (ADIT) Union

Posting Deadline: 07/20/2026

Compensation Range: $24.31 - $33.68

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future.
• training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• 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].

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.

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

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.