Medical Laboratory Technician - Sendouts

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for Sendouts to join the team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. This 0.6 FTE role follows a Day/Eve rotation with weekends and holiday rotations.

Compensation ranges from $23.92 to $35.57 per hour, with comprehensive benefits and professional development options. Certification through ASCP or equivalent is required within one year of hire. The position offers day shifts with occasional evenings; no call obligations and on-site

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or meets CLIA guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Support specimen processing, testing coordination, result handling, and other technically complex responsibilities within the Send Out Department.
• Perform and report laboratory tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA.
• Perform testing on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries.
• Apply complex problem-solving skills to laboratory procedures and testing issues.
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) monitoring.
• Perform instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Process and prepare specimens for testing and referral.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Provide customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and other laboratory personnel.

Skills

Phlebotomy

QA/QC

Instrumentation maintenance

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician for Sendouts to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Hours will be day shift with the exception of afternoon/evenings on weekends and holiday rotations.

Building Location

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department

2992010 GENERAL LAB - IL

Job Description

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician for Sendouts to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Hours will be day shift with the exception of afternoon/evenings on weekends and holiday rotations.

Education Qualifications

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support specimen processing, testing coordination, result handling, and other technically complex responsibilities within the Send Out Department.
• Perform and report laboratory tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA.
• Perform testing on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries.
• Apply complex problem-solving skills to laboratory procedures and testing issues.
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) monitoring.
• Perform instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Process and prepare specimens for testing and referral.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Provide customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and other laboratory personnel.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent; within one year of hire

Fte

0.6

Shift Rotation

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Day/Evening Rotation

Shift End Time

Day/Evening Rotation

Weekends

Yes

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Union

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)07/2/2026

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].