Laboratory Professionals

Essentia Health • Fosston, MN

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About The Position

Essentia Health is hiring laboratory professionals for its Fosston, Ada, and Graceville facilities. Fosston is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with 24-hour emergency care. Ada is a Level IV Trauma Center and 14-bed Critical Access Hospital offering rehabilitation services, surgical care, and 24-hour emergency care. Graceville is a Level IV Trauma Center and Critical Access Hospital with 24-hour emergency care; it is one of Essentia’s Catholic facilities and strives to provide holistic healing for all human life.

The role may be filled as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). MLT candidates must have an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician studies or meet CLIA guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing through an alternative route. MLS candidates must have a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, or qualify through the specified MLT-to-MLS education, experience, and certification route. The applicable ASCP certification is required within one year of hire.

This is a 1.0 FTE position with rotating day, evening, and night shifts. Shift start and end times vary. Weekend, holiday, and call obligations apply.

Requirements

• For MLT: Graduate of an associate degree program in Medical Laboratory Technician studies, or meet CLIA guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing through an alternative route.
• For MLS: Graduate of a four-year degree program in Clinical Laboratory Science, or hold MLT (ASCP) certification, have additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school, have two years of full-time laboratory experience, and be certified as an MLS (ASCP).
• For MLT: Medical Laboratory Technician certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification is required within one year from the date of hire.
• For MLS: Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required within one year from the date of hire.
• Availability for rotating day, evening, and night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and call obligations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous time off
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree