Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN seeks Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join St. Mary's Medical Center. The role supports testing across all complexity levels per CLIA, with day/evening shifts and weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications include MLT with associate degree or MLS with bachelor’s degree and ASCP certification within one year. Competitive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• MLT: associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician.
• MLS: four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.
• ASCP MLT certification within 1 year from date of hire.
• ASCP MLS certification within 1 year from date of hire.
• Meets CLIA guidelines for complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills of a complex nature; participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control Monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and customer service.
• Interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge; participate in QA/QC monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen processing; participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.

Education

MLT: associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

MLS: bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP MLT certification within 1 year

ASCP MLS certification within 1 year

Job description

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN.

Building Location

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department

2992010 GENERAL LAB - IL

Education Qualifications

• MLT: $23.92 - $35.57


• 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 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.

MLS 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 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.

MLT 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.

MLS Licensure/Certification Qualifications

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

FTE

1

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

Union

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Compensation Range

$23.92 - $35.57

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].