Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Elbow Lake (69272)

Lake Region Healthcare; Elbow Lake (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

HSA/FSA and 401(k) plans

EAP

Life and disability coverage

Pet insurance

ID theft protection

Legal services

Job summary

Lake Region Healthcare in Elbow Lake, MN seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to perform standard analyses with independence, timely reporting, and precise documentation. The role requires strong communication with staff and patients, and strict adherence to lab procedures.

The position offers a rotating shift schedule with 64 hours biweekly and a competitive hourly wage. A sign‑on bonus of $5,000 is provided with a two‑year commitment.

Qualifications

• MLT requires high school diploma or equivalent and an associate degree in applied science; national certification required or obtained within six months.
• MLS requires BS with internship under a pathologist and active certification (ASCP/AMT) or registry within 12 months; ongoing renewal required.
• Willingness to earn BLS certification within the first year.
• Proficient professional communication and ability to operate all lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform defined analyses with independence and timely completion.
• Report unusual findings to supervisor and document accurately.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, coworkers and physicians.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment as directed.

Skills

Professional communication

Lab equipment operation

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma + AS or equivalent

Bachelor of Science with pathology internship (MLS)

Tools

ASCP certification

AMT certification

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.