Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist
About The Position
Essentia Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join the team at St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The position is bonus eligible for external candidates. It is listed at 0.9 FTE and has a day/evening rotation, with weekend and holiday work required and no call obligation. The MLT performs and reports tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, for patients of all ages to support screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of disease and injury. The role also involves complex problem-solving, quality assurance and quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and customer service. The MLS performs and reports tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, for patients of all ages to support screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of disease and injury. The role also interprets and correlates test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge; handles highly complex problem-solving; participates in quality assurance and quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting; and may perform phlebotomy and specimen processing. MLS duties also include participation in research, development, education, and technical consultation. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, professional development and educational programs, flexible scheduling, time off, and wellness resources. Benefit eligibility may vary.
Requirements
- MLT: Graduate of an associate degree program in Medical Laboratory Technician, or meet CLIA guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing through an alternative route.
- MLS: Graduate of a four-year degree program in Clinical Laboratory Science, or hold 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.
- MLT: Medical Laboratory Technician certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification is required within one year of hire.
- MLS: Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report laboratory tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to support screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries.
- For the MLS role, interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge.
- Apply complex problem-solving skills; for the MLS role, address problems of a highly complex nature.
- Participate in quality assurance and quality control monitoring.
- Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation.
- For the MLT role, process specimens, perform phlebotomy, and provide customer service.
- For the MLS role, may perform phlebotomy and specimen processing.
- For the MLS role, 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
- Professional development through 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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Education Level
Associate degree
