Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist
About The Position
Essentia Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This is a permanent night-shift position with an FTE of 0.8. The role is bonus eligible for external candidates. Both MLTs and MLSs perform and report laboratory tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to support routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries. MLTs also handle quality assurance and quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and customer service, and apply complex problem-solving skills. MLSs interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, apply highly complex problem-solving skills, and participate in quality assurance and quality control monitoring as well as instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. MLSs may also perform phlebotomy and specimen processing and participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation. MLTs must have an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or meet CLIA guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing through an alternative route. MLSs must have a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, or be an MLT (ASCP)-certified professional with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school, two years of full-time laboratory experience, and MLS (ASCP) certification. The applicable ASCP or equivalent certification is required within one year of hire.
Requirements
- MLT: Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician, or meet CLIA guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing through an alternative route.
- MLT: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification within one year of hire.
- MLS: Four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, or MLT (ASCP) certification with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school, two years of full-time laboratory experience, and MLS (ASCP) certification.
- MLS: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to support routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries.
- For MLTs, apply complex problem-solving skills and participate in quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and customer service.
- For MLSs, interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, apply highly complex problem-solving skills, and participate in quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- For MLSs, as needed, perform phlebotomy and specimen processing and participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
- Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Generous time off.
- Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Bonus eligibility for external candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
