Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician - Evenings

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

6d•$22 - $44

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to join the clinic lab team at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in downtown Fargo. The role contributes to patient care and diagnosis by handling the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of laboratory testing, following standard operating procedures, and meeting laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position involves collecting and processing specimens and performing clinical laboratory tests using manual and automated methods. Employees demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving, use relevant laboratory equipment, follow safety practices, support training, and serve as a laboratory resource. Travel to other locations may be required. The schedule is 10-hour evening shifts, working seven days on and seven days off, with an every-other-weekend rotation. Scheduled hours are 35 per week. The salary range is $22.00–$44.00, with role-specific ranges of $29.50–$44.00 for Medical Laboratory Scientists and $22.00–$34.50 for Medical Laboratory Technicians. The position is eligible for a new-hire sign-on bonus.

Requirements

For the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) role: bachelor’s degree in laboratory or biological sciences.
For the MLS role: national MLS certification through an approved Health and Human Services agency, such as ASCP, or registry eligibility; Medical Technologist (MT) certification is also acceptable.
Registry-eligible MLS candidates must pass the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment.
For work in North Dakota, MLS employees must be licensed by the North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to state requirements for applicable licenses and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.
For the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) role: associate degree in Laboratory Science.
For the MLT role: national MLT or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) certification through an approved Health and Human Services agency, such as ASCP, or registry eligibility.
Registry-eligible MLT candidates must pass the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment.
For work in North Dakota, MLT employees must be licensed or hold a provisional license from the North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.

Responsibilities

Collect laboratory specimens as needed.
Process laboratory specimens and perform clinical laboratory testing using manual and automated methods in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
Demonstrate skill in using equipment relevant to the position.
Use critical and independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving.
Promote a positive work environment by demonstrating commitment to the organization’s principles, values, and ethics.
Seek personal learning opportunities.
Recognize safety hazards and comply with safety practices and protocols.
Assist in training new staff.
Serve as a laboratory resource.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel to other locations as may be required.