Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our General Lab team in the 32nd Street building in Fargo, ND. The position is 40 hours weekly, day shift with weekend rotation, and requires CLIA-level testing across patient ages.

Eligibility includes MLT/MLS credentials or equivalent. Certification through ASCP and ND licensure are required within set timelines. Competitive benefits include medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• MLT: required associates degree or CLIA equivalent guidance.
• MLS: 4-year CLS degree or ASCP-certified with additional clinical hours and 2 years lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests across all CLIA levels for patients of all ages.
• Interpret results and correlate with disease states; participate in QA/QC, maintenance, troubleshooting, and phlebotomy as needed.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Phlebotomy

Instrumentation maintenance

Customer service

Education

MLT degree

MLS degree

Tools

ASCP certification

Job description

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team! This position will be 40 hours per week, day shift, with weekend rotation.

Building Location

32nd Avenue Building

Department

3012010 GENERAL LAB - 32ND 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 (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.

Key Responsibilities (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

• 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
• 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

1

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Day shift

Shift End Time

Day shift

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].