Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Laboratory Scientists to perform complex tests and provide critical insights into patient care. The roles require relevant degrees and certifications, and involve responsibilities like instrument maintenance, quality assurance, and patient interaction. Opportunities for growth and ongoing education are available.

Qualifications

• MLT: Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician.
• MLS: Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent certification.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist required within one year from hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report complex laboratory tests on patients of all ages.
• Interpret and correlate test results with disease states.
• Participate in research, development, and technical consultation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Quality Control Monitoring

Customer Service

Instrumentation Maintenance

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Tools

Clinical Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Education Qualifications:

MLT: $23.26 - $34.59

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: $29.81-$44.72

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) .

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.