Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician

Sanford Health•Mayville, ND

20d•$22 - $44

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to perform clinic and hospital laboratory work and support patient diagnosis and care. The position covers the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing, with responsibilities including specimen collection and processing and clinical laboratory testing using manual and automated methods. The role follows laboratory policies and procedures and ensures safety, quality, and regulatory requirements are met. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, with every fifth weekend, rotating holidays, and on-call duty one to two nights per week. The role may require travel to other locations. Salary ranges are $29.50–$44.00 for Medical Laboratory Scientists and $22.00–$34.50 for Medical Laboratory Technicians; eligible new hires may receive a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in laboratory or biological sciences.
National Medical Laboratory Scientist (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 candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment.
If working in North Dakota, hold a license from the North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to state requirements for applicable licenses and certifications.
May be required to hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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.
Perform general chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, blood bank, and coagulation testing.
Perform general testing for Influenza A/B, RSV, and Streps.
Perform phlebotomy, EKGs, Holter monitoring, stress tests, and DOT drug tests.
Demonstrate skill in the use of equipment relevant to the position.
Use critical and independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving.
Follow safety practices and protocols, recognize safety hazards, and support laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Assist in training new staff and serve as a laboratory resource.
Seek personal learning opportunities and promote a positive work environment consistent with organizational principles, values, and ethics.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel to other locations if required.