Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health seeks qualified Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Laboratory Scientists for the Virginia Hospital facility.

Positions involve performing tests across complexity levels, supporting QA/QC, and contributing to patient care with accurate reporting and reliable instrumentation maintenance.

Qualifications

• Requires MLT with associate degree or MLS with CLS degree.
• ASCP certification within one year of hire is required.
• CLIA guidelines familiarity or qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests for all complexity levels per CLIA on patients of all ages.
• Participate in QA/QC monitoring and instrumentation maintenance.
• Assist with phlebotomy and specimen processing; provide customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Instrumentation maintenance

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

MLT: Associate degree

MLS: CLS degree

Job description

Job Description

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

Building Location

Essentia Virginia Hospital

Department

2082010 GENERAL LAB - VIR HOSP

Education Qualifications

Bonus eligible for external candidates

MLT: $24.31 - $33.68

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

0.6

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Weekends

Yes

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Union

Assoc Of Diagnostic Imaging Techs (ADIT)

Compensation Range

$24.31 - $33.68

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].