Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Ada (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Ada, MN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Scientist (MLS) for a full-time day shift with on-call rotation. The role involves performing and reporting tests across CLIA complexity, with emphasis on accuracy, QA/QC, and instrument maintenance.

Candidates must meet certification requirements within one year, and may perform phlebotomy and specimen processing. Essentia Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth, supporting

Qualifications

• MLT requires an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or CLIA-equivalent qualification.
• MLS requires a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or MLT with MLS ASCP certification within 1 year from hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels as defined by CLIA.
• Interpret results and correlate with disease states; participate in QA/QC, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties; assist in research and technical consultation when needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

QA/QC

Instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

MLT degree

MLS certification/degree

Job description

Building Location:Ada Hospital - Bridges Med CenterDepartment:3032010 GENERAL LAB - ADA HOSPJob Description:Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team. This a full time day shift position with on-call rotation. Bonus eligible for external candidates.Education Qualifications:MLT: $24.48 - $36.72Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory TechnicianORMeets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.MLS: $30.14 - $45.21Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory scienceORMLT (ASCP) certified with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school with 2 years of full time lab experience and certified as an MLS (ASCP) .Key Responsibilities:MLT: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.MLS: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 interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, exhibit problem solving skills of a highly complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.May be required to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties and will participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.Licensure/Certification Qualifications:MLT:Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification, is required within one year from the date of hire.MLS:Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.FTE:1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:DaysShift End Time:DaysWeekends:YesHolidays:YesCall Obligation:YesUnion:Union Posting Deadline:Compensation Range:$24.48 - $36.72Employee 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].