Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Ashland (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Essentia Health in Ashland, WI is seeking MLT/MLS professionals to join the Ashland Clinic laboratory team. You will perform tests across CLIA complexity levels on patients of all ages and support quality assurance efforts.

This 0.9 FTE, day-shift role includes opportunities for growth, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and a 401(k). Certification within one year is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician.
• ASCP MLT certification within one year of hire.
• ASCP MLS certification within one year of hire.
• CLIA guidelines compliance for laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all CLIA complexity levels on patients of all ages.
• Assist with QA, QC monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties.
• Interpret and correlate test results with disease states and contribute to education and research.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP MLT certification

ASCP MLS certification

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

Ashland Clinic

Department

2242010 GENERAL LAB - ASH

Education Qualifications

MLT: $24.90 - $33.65

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.

MLS: $30.14 - $45.21

Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory science

OR

MLT (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) .

MLT 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.

MLS 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 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

• 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.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.

FTE

0.9

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Days

Shift End Time

Days

Weekends

No

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

DC USWA Ashland (DCUAS)09/3/2026

Compensation Range

$24.90 - $33.65

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].