Medical Laboratory Technician - Casual

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for Essentia Virginia Hospital. You will perform tests across all complexity levels, aid in diagnosis and treatment, and support quality assurance and instrument maintenance.

The role requires an associate degree in MLT or CLIA-equivalent route, ASCP cert within one year, and the ability to rotate Day/Eve/Night shifts. Weekend work is required; benefits and a supportive team are provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or CLIA-compliant alternative route.
• CLIA guidelines understanding for complexity of lab testing is required.
• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests across all complexity levels as defined by CLIA.
• Support QA/QC monitoring, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Process specimens, perform phlebotomy, and provide patient and customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality assurance

Quality control

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

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.

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

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)

Compensation Range

$24.31 - $33.68

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].