Medical Laboratory Technician/ Scientist

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist. The role is responsible for the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of laboratory testing. The position follows standard operating procedures and helps ensure laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements are met. It also serves as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel and collaborates with departments across the enterprise. The role requires critical and independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving, along with other related duties as assigned. The work shift varies, and the position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Compensation depends on role: Medical Laboratory Technician positions pay $25.00–$34.50 per hour, and Medical Laboratory Scientist positions pay $29.50–$44.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

An associate degree in Laboratory Science is required.
A bachelor's degree in laboratory or biological sciences is required.
Possess national certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) through an approved Health and Human Services agency, such as ASCP, or be registry eligible.
Registry-eligible candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment.
If working in North Dakota, hold a license or provisional license from the North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to state requirements as needed for licenses and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
Follow standard operating procedures and ensure laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements are met.
Serve as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel.
Collaborate with other departments across the enterprise.
Use critical and independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving.
Perform other related duties as assigned.