Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Fergus Falls

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE CORPORATION•Fergus Falls, MN

8d•$27 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs a wide range of clearly defined laboratory analyses at an acceptable level of competency and in a timely manner. Analyses involve independent judgment delegated by the supervisor and appropriate to the employee’s expertise. The employee performs routine procedures carefully using predetermined criteria and reports unusual conditions to the supervisor. The role requires professional communication with patients, co-workers, and physicians; efficient and accurate assistance with or execution of physician orders, including documentation; and knowledge of clinic and community resources that support care for patients and their families. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position, scheduled for 80 hours biweekly. Work is primarily on day shift, with start times typically at 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, or 9:00 AM and corresponding end times after an eight-hour workday. Occasional coverage of evening, overnight, weekend, holiday, or other staffing vacancies may be required. Off-shift assignments are expected to be infrequent and based on operational need. The employee must attend the work site as scheduled, participate in rotational call, and may work limited unscheduled hours or change shifts as workload or staffing needs require. Hourly compensation is $27.19–$34.80 for MLT candidates and $31.43–$42.32 for MLS candidates. Final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. Lake Region Healthcare offers medical and dental coverage, HSA and FSA plans, a 401(k), EAP, life and disability coverage, voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and legal services. For new employees, coverage for most plans begins on the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period.

Requirements

MLT candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
MLT candidates must have laboratory training culminating in national certification; MLT (ASCP or equivalent) certification is required upon hire or must be obtained within six months in the position.
MLS candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree, including an internship under the direction of a pathologist in an approved laboratory.
MLS candidates must possess or be eligible to receive appropriate HHS-approved laboratory certification, such as ASCP or AMT; candidates not currently registered must pass the registry within the first twelve months of employment.
MLS candidates must maintain approved certification status and verify renewal as active two months before the certification’s valid-through date.
Communicate effectively and professionally in English, both verbally and in writing.
Be able to operate all laboratory equipment.
Be able to follow detailed blood collection and laboratory procedures.
Be able to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions and use fingertip touch perception to locate blood vessels.
Be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Successfully complete the pre-employment health screening process.
Have adequate computer and keyboarding skills.
Be willing to obtain BLS certification within the first year of employment.
Be able to attend the work site per schedule and take call on a rotational basis; duties may involve limited unscheduled hours or a shift change as workload or staffing needs require.

Nice To Haves

For MLT candidates, a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in clinical laboratory science is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide range of clearly defined laboratory analyses competently and in a timely manner.
Use delegated independent judgment appropriate to the employee’s level of expertise.
Perform routine laboratory procedures carefully and conscientiously using predetermined criteria.
Report unusual conditions to the supervisor.
Communicate professionally with patients, co-workers, and physicians.
Assist with or carry out physician orders efficiently and accurately, including appropriate documentation.
Use knowledge of clinic and community resources to support medical care for patients and their families.
Follow detailed blood collection and laboratory procedures.
Assist in research and development of new laboratory procedures as required by the pathologist and technical supervisor.
Attend the work site as scheduled and take call on a rotational basis.
Provide occasional coverage for evening, overnight, weekend, holiday, or other staffing vacancies as operational needs require.