Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia HealthDetroit Lakes, MN
Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves performing and reporting on laboratory tests of all complexity levels to assist in the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include exhibiting problem-solving skills, participating in Quality Assurance and Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, and specimen processing. Depending on the specific role (MLT or MLS), duties may also include phlebotomy, interpreting test results with disease states, research, development, education, and technical consultation.

Requirements

  • MLT: Graduate of an associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technician OR Meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.
  • MLS: Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science OR MLT (ASCP) certified with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school with 2 years of full-time lab experience and certified as an MLS (ASCP).
  • MLT: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification, is required within one year from the date of hire.
  • MLS: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages.
  • Assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries.
  • Exhibit problem-solving skills of a complex nature.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control monitoring.
  • Perform instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Perform specimen processing.
  • Perform phlebotomy.
  • Interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge (MLS).
  • Participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation (MLS).
  • Provide customer service.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions
  • Training
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Educational programs
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Generous time off
  • Wellness resources
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