Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

essentiahealth; Graceville (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist for Holy Trinity Hospital in Graceville, MN. This casual position has varied hours and supports the general laboratory operations.

MLT/MLS responsibilities include testing across CLIA complexity, QA/QC, phlebotomy, and customer service. Certifications and degrees as stated are required within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• MLT requires an associate degree in medical laboratory technology.
• MLS requires a four-year CLS degree or equivalent with ASCP MLS.
• ASCP certification within one year from hire is required.

Responsibilities

• MLT duties: perform and report tests of all CLIA complexity levels for patients of all ages.
• MLS duties: interpret results, perform QA/ QC tasks, and assist with instrumentation.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Instrumentation maintenance

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Bachelor/MLS degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP certification within 1 year

Job description

Building Location:

Holy Trinity Hospital

Department:

3052010 GENERAL LAB - GV HOSP

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.

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.

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/CertificationQualifications

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.

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 - $36.72Employee 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 your HR Service Center at [phone].