Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician - FT Days

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician for its core laboratory at Sanford Broadway Medical Center in downtown Fargo. The role is responsible for 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 offers Monday–Friday, eight-hour day shifts, with every fourth weekend rotation and two holidays per year. There may be an opportunity to train in the transfusion services department. Travel to other locations may be required. The Medical Laboratory Scientist salary range is $29.50–$44.00 per hour, and the Medical Laboratory Technician salary range is $22.00–$34.50 per hour. The position is eligible for a new-hire sign-on bonus. The role may require Basic Life Support certification.

Requirements

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

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.
Apply 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 if required.