Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Elbow Lake

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; Elbow Lake (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation seeks MLT/MLS professionals for Elbow Lake Medical Center in Elbow Lake, MN. The role involves performing approved laboratory analyses with attention to accuracy, timeliness, and documentation.

Compensation includes an hourly range of $26.40–$41.09 plus a $5,000 sign-on with a two‑year commitment. Rotating weeknights and weekends, 64 hours biweekly, on-site with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• MLT: High school diploma or equivalent; ASCP or equivalent certification within six months.
• MLS: BS in Medical Laboratory Science with internship; active certification required; registry within 12 months.
• Willingness to earn BLS certification within the first year; ability to operate lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined analyses accurately and timely.
• Report unusual conditions to supervisor and document results.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, co‑workers and physicians.

Skills

Communication

Lab equipment

BLS readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in lab science

MLT certification

BS in MLS

Job description

Job Details

Location: Elbow Lake Medical Center – Elbow Lake, MN 56531. Position Type: 64 Hours Biweekly.

Salary: $26.40 - $41.09 hourly. Sign‑on bonus of $5,000 with a two‑year work commitment.

Responsibilities

The MLT or MLS performs a wide range of clearly defined analyses at acceptable levels of competency and on a timely basis. These analyses require independent judgment as delegated by the supervisor and involve routine laboratory procedures performed carefully and conscientiously. The employee reports unusual conditions to the supervisor, maintains professional communication with patients, co‑workers and physicians, and assists or carries out physician orders with accurate documentation.

Compensation

Hourly wage range for MLT candidates: $26.40 - $33.79. Hourly wage range for MLS candidates: $30.52-$41.09. Final compensation is based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Shift Schedule

Rotating shifts including week, night and weekend call; 64 hours biweekly.

Benefits

Lake Region Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefit program, including medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401(k) plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. New employees become eligible for most plans on the first of the month following a 30‑day waiting period.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

• Education/Special Skills (MLT): High school diploma or equivalent. Two years associate degree in applied science, clinical laboratory science preferred. Lab training culminating in National Certification. MLT (ASCP or equivalent) required upon hire, or must be obtained within six months. Proficient professional communication. Willingness to earn BLS certification within the first year. Ability to operate all lab equipment.
• Physical Demands (MLT): Ability to do repetitive motions with hand, wrist and fingers; fingertip touch perception for locating blood vessels. Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Other Requirements (MLT): Successful completion of pre‑employment health screening. Ability to attend the work site per schedule and take rotational call. May require limited unscheduled hours and shift changes to accommodate workload and labor shortage. Adequate computer and typing skills.
• Education/Special Skills (MLS): Bachelor of Science degree with internship under a Pathologist in an approved laboratory. HHS‑approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT) required; if not registered, must pass registry within first twelve months. Maintain active certification; renewal verified at least two months before expiration.
• Other Requirements (MLS): Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing. Follow detailed blood collection and lab procedures. Assist in research and development of new lab procedures as required by pathologist and technical supervisor.