Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team. Hours are casual with shifts varying, at St Josephs Medical Center. The role encompasses testing across all CLIA levels and supporting QA/QC, instrumentation, and phlebotomy.

Qualified candidates will have an MLT or MLS credentialing pathway, with ASCP certification within one year of hire. Excellent teamwork and patient-focused service are essential to success.

Qualifications

• MLT: associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• MLS: four-year CLS degree or equivalent with ASCP MLS certification.
• Certification required within one year from hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests across all CLIA complexity levels for patients of all ages.
• Contribute to quality assurance, quality control, and instrument maintenance.
• Handle specimen processing, phlebotomy, and related customer service tasks.
• Interpret results in the context of disease states and clinical knowledge.
• Possibly perform phlebotomy and support research and education activities.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

MLT (ASCP) education

MLS (ASCP) education

Job description

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team. This positions hours are casual and shifts will vary.

Building Location

St Josephs Medical Center

Department

4002010 GENERAL LAB - SJMC

Education Qualifications

MLT: $24.48 - $36.72

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) .

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.
• 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.

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Day/Eve Rotation

Shift End Time

Day/Eve Rotation

Weekends

Yes

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Compensation Range

$24.48 - $36.72

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

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].