Medical Laboratory Technician - Casual

Essentia Health; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Virginia Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and report tests across all CLIA complexity levels to support diagnosis and treatment for patients of all ages.

The role requires an associate degree in medical laboratory technology or CLIA-equivalent, and ASCP certification within one year of hire. Duties include QA/QC, instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or CLIA-qualified equivalent.
• Must obtain ASCP certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests across CLIA complexity levels.
• Assist with screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases.
• Participate in QA/QC monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, specimen processing, and phlebotomy.
• Provide customer service to patients and staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

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/CertificationQualifications:

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: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].