Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health in Fargo, ND invites qualified Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Laboratory Scientists to join our clinical team. The role covers high-complexity testing per CLIA, patient care across ages, and collaboration with QA/QC and instrumentation teams.

Candidates must hold an MLT or MLS pathway with ASCP certification or equivalent, and obtain ND licensure within the specified timeframe. Night shifts and weekend coverage are part of the rotation.

Qualifications

• Certification as MLT/ASCP or equivalent within one year from hire
• ND license or provisional license within 45 days of hire or transfer
• MLS certification (ASCP) within one year from hire
• ND licensure requirements must be met within 45 days of hire or transfer

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels per CLIA for patients of all ages.
• Participate in QA/QC monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties as needed.
• Interpret results and correlate with disease states and knowledge.
• Contribute to research, development, education, and technical consultation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Laboratory testing

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Bachelor degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Building Location

32nd Avenue Building

Department

3012010 GENERAL LAB - 32ND HOSP

Job Description

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Education Qualifications

Bonus eligible for external candidates

MLT: $24.48 - $36.72

• Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician
• 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
• 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.
• Current license or provisional license through the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice within 45 days of hire or transfer

Mls:

• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.
• Current license or provisional license through the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice within 45 days of hire or transfer

FTE

0.875

Shift Rotation

Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

10:00 pm

Shift End Time

8:00 am

Weekends

Yes

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Compensation Range

$24.48 - $36.72

Employee Benefits

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].