Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Brainerd (MN); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Educational programs

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist for St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd, MN. The role includes performing tests across CLIA levels, reporting results, and supporting QA/QC, while potential phlebotomy duties may be involved.

The position offers part-time, hybrid work with day/evening shifts, and requires ASCP certification within one year of hire. Benefits include health plans, retirement, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• MLT requires ASCP or equivalent certification within one year from hire.
• MLS requires ASCP certification within one year from hire.
• CLIA guidelines familiarity or equivalent clinical lab testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all CLIA complexity levels for patients of all ages.
• Interpret results and correlate with disease states; support QA/QC and instrument maintenance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

ASCP MLS certification

Job description

Building Location:St Josephs Medical CenterDepartment:4002010 GENERAL LAB - SJMCJob Description:Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at St.Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd, MN.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:0.5Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Day/EveningShift End Time:Day/EveningWeekends:YesHolidays:YesCall Obligation:NoUnion: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].