Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Graceville (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with employer contributions

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health in Graceville, MN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist for Holy Trinity Hospital. This casual, variable-hours role supports routine screening, diagnosis, and patient care under CLIA guidelines.

Required are an MLT or MLS degree and ASCP certification pathway within one year of hire; responsibilities include testing across complexity levels, QA/QC, instrument maintenance, phlebotomy, and teamwork with care providers.

Qualifications

• MLT or MLS degree required with relevant clinical exposure.
• ASCP certification pathway for MLS or MLT within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests across all CLIA complexity levels for patients of all ages.
• Participate in QA/QC, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and phlebotomy when needed.

Education

Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

ASCP MLS certification pathway

Job description

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN. This is a casual position; hours will vary.

Building Location

Holy Trinity Hospital

Department

3052010 GENERAL LAB - GV 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

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Day/Eve/Night Rotation

Shift End Time

Day/Eve/Night Rotation

Weekends

Yes

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

Yes

Compensation Range

$24.48 - $36.72

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].