Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join the Jamestown Clinic in Jamestown, ND. The role supports routine screening, diagnosis and disease management through CLIA-compliant testing across all ages.

Licensure from North Dakota and ASCP certifications are required within a year of hire. The FTE is 1 on day rotation with flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Certification as MLT/MLS is required within one year from date of hire.
• ND license or provisional license within 45 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all CLIA complexity levels for patients of all ages.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen processing and assist in research and education.

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP certified MLT

ASCP certified MLS

Job description

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at Jamestown Clinic in Jamestown, ND. This position is bonus eligible for external candidates.

Building Location

Jamestown Clinic

Department

3352010 GENERAL LAB - JM

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/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.
• North Dakota Sites – 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.
• North Dakota Sites – 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

Days

Shift End Time

Days

Weekends

No

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

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].