Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, WI. The role involves performing tests for all complexity levels and reporting results to aid in diagnosis and treatment across patient ages.

Candidates should meet MLT/MLS education pathways and CLIA guidelines, with ASCP-MLS certification preferred for the MLS track. Shift includes Day/Eve rotations with weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• MLT: associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or CLIA-compliant alternative route.
• MLS: four-year CLS degree or ASCP MLS with required clinical lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels per CLIA for patients of all ages.
• Participate in QA/QC monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, and specimen processing.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Phlebotomy

Education

MLT degree or CLIA equivalent

MLS degree or ASCP MLS certification

Job description

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.

Building Location

St Marys Hospital Superior

Department

2012010 GENERAL LAB - SMHS HOSP

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.

Key Responsibilities - 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

• 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

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)

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].