Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health; West View Court (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 51,000; 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 time off

Job summary

Essentia Health Fosston Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Scientist (MLS) to join the General Lab team. The role involves performing tests across all CLIA complexity levels, reporting results, and supporting patient care in a community hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will hold an MLT or MLS credential with ASCP certification within one year of hire, and participate in QA/QC, instrument maintenance, phlebotomy, and customer service.

Qualifications

• MLT: Certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent) required within one year from date of hire.
• MLS: Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) required within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels as defined by CLIA for patients of all ages.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and customer service.

Job description

Building Location:Fosston HospitalDepartment:3042010 GENERAL LAB - FS HOSPJob Description:Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at Fosston Hospital in Fosston, MN. This position is bonus eligible for external candidatesEducation Qualifications:MLT: $24.48 - $36.72Graduate 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:0.8Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:Day/Evening RotationShift End Time:Day/Evening RotationWeekends:YesHolidays:YesCall Obligation:NoUnion:Union Posting Deadline:Compensation Range:$24.48 - $36.72Employee 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].