Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist - Float

Essentia Health; Ada (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Essentia Health—Ada Hospital in Minnesota seeks Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) candidates to perform and report tests across CLIA complexity levels for patients of all ages. The role emphasizes quality assurance, instrument maintenance, phlebotomy, and collaborative care.

Positions require appropriate degrees/certifications and will involve day shift rotations with occasional weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Meets CLIA guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.
• MLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent certification within one year of hire.
• Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.
• MLT (ASCP) certified with additional semester hours and 2 years of lab experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

ASCP MLS certification (or equivalent)

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

Ada Hospital - Bridges Med Center

Department

3032010 GENERAL LAB - ADA HOSP

Education Qualifications

Bonus eligible for external candidates

MLT: $24.48 - $36.72

• 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

• 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.
• 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 Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Days

Shift End Time

Days

Weekends

Occasional

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

Yes

Compensation Range

$24.48 - $36.72

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].