Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

essentiahealth; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 68,541,000 - 101,923,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Essentia Health in Superior, WI is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join the team at St. Mary's Hospital Superior.

The role includes performing and reporting tests across CLIA complexity, phlebotomy as needed, QA/QC, instrumentation maintenance, and customer service, with day/evening shifts and weekend responsibilities; full benefits and ongoing professional development provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required or CLIA equivalent alternative route.
• MLS requires four-year CLS degree or ASCP MLS certification with 2 years lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels as defined by CLIA for patients of all ages.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• May perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties.
• Interpret and correlate test results with disease states and clinical knowledge.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Instrumentation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP Certification

Job description

Building Location:

St Marys Hospital Superior

Department:

2012010 GENERAL LAB - SMHS HOSP

Job Description:

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, WI.

Education Qualifications:

MLT: $23.92 - $35.57

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.

MLS:
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.

FTE:

1

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Day/Evening

Shift End Time:

Day/Evening

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline:

09/21/2026

Compensation Range:

$23.92 - $35.57

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].