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 General Lab team at the 32nd Avenue Building. The position is 40 hours per week on a day shift, with weekend rotation. The role performs and reports laboratory tests on patients of all ages to support screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries. MLTs perform tests of all complexity levels as defined by CLIA and contribute to quality assurance and quality control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and customer service. MLSs also interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, address highly complex problems, and participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation. MLSs may also perform phlebotomy and specimen processing. The listed MLT pay range is $24.48–$36.72. The listed MLS pay range is $30.14–$45.21. The posting's compensation range is $24.48–$36.72. Benefits include insurance coverage, retirement contributions, professional development and education support, 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 be MLT (ASCP) certified 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 from the date of hire.
- MLT: Current or provisional license through the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice is required within 45 days of hire or transfer.
- MLS: Medical Laboratory Scientist certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required within one year from the date of hire.
- MLS: Current or provisional license through the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice is required within 45 days of hire or transfer.
Responsibilities
- Perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with 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, instrumentation 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, instrumentation maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- For MLSs, participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.
- For MLSs, perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties when required.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
