Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join the St. Marys Hospital General Lab in Superior, WI. The MLT path requires an associate degree and ASCP certification within one year; MLS path requires a B.S.

in Clinical Laboratory Science or an ASCP MLS with two years of lab experience and MLS certification within one year. You will perform and report tests across all CLIA levels, interpret results, and participate in QA/QC, instrumentation maintenance, phlebotomy,

Qualifications

• MLT requires an associate degree and ASCP certification within one year.
• MLS requires a bachelor’s degree or two years' lab experience with ASCP MLS certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• MLT will perform and report tests across all CLIA levels for patients of all ages.
• MLS will interpret results and correlate with disease states and perform QA/QC tasks.
• Phlebotomy and specimen processing may be required; participation in research and education.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Instrumentation maintenance

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP certification for MLT

ASCP certification for MLS

Job description

Building Location:St Marys Hospital SuperiorDepartment:2012010 GENERAL LAB - SMHS HOSPJob 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 - $35.57Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory TechnicianORMeets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.MLS: $30.14 - $45.21Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory scienceORMLT (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:1Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Day/EveningShift End Time:Day/EveningWeekends:YesHolidays:YesCall Obligation:NoUnion:USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)Union Posting Deadline:09/21/2026Compensation Range:$23.92 - $35.57Employee 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].