Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Detroit Lakes (MN); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join St. Mary’s Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. The role supports routine to complex testing across patient ages, with a 0.9 FTE and a Day/Eve rotation in a hospital laboratory.

Qualified candidates include MLTs with an associate degree or MLS with a four-year degree, and ASCP certification within one year. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a focus on QA/QC and patient care.

Qualifikationen

• MLT: associate degree in medical laboratory technology or equivalent CLIA-compliant pathway.
• MLS: four-year CLIA-qualified clinical laboratory science degree or ASCP-certified with experience.
• ASCP certification within 1 year from date of hire is required.

Aufgaben

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels per CLIA for patients of all ages.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Phlebotomy and specimen processing duties as needed; support research and technical consultation.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP certification within 1 year

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lake, MN. This position is bonus eligible for external candidates.

Building Location

St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes

Department

3062010 GENERAL LAB - DL HOSP

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

• 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/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, 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].