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Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Essentia Health

Detroit Lakes, MNFull-time$24.48–36.72/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24.48–36.72/hr
Location
Detroit Lakes, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ASCP Certification As Medical Laboratory TechnicianASCP Certification As Medical Laboratory ScientistAssociate's degree

Job overview

Essentia Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist. The role performs and reports laboratory tests of all CLIA‑defined complexity levels for patients of all ages, supporting routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and disease management. The incumbent exhibits complex problem‑solving, participates in quality assurance and control, maintains and troubleshoots instrumentation, conducts phlebotomy and specimen processing, provides customer service, and may engage in research, development, education and technical consultation.

Key focus areas include Perform and report tests of all CLIA‑defined complexity levels, Interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, and Participate in quality assurance, quality control monitoring, and instrumentation maintenance.

Successful candidates bring ASCP Certification As Medical Laboratory Technician Required Within One Year and ASCP Certification As Medical Laboratory Scientist Required Within One Year. Important skills include Problem Solving Skills Of A Complex Nature, QA, Quality Control Monitoring, Instrumentation Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Specimen Processing. Preferred (not required): Research, Development, Teaching, and Technical Consultation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem Solving Skills of a Complex NatureQAQuality Control MonitoringInstrumentation MaintenanceTroubleshootingSpecimen ProcessingPhlebotomyCustomer ServiceInterpret and Correlate Test Results With Disease States and Theoretical KnowledgeResearchDevelopmentTeachingTechnical ConsultationProblem SolvingInterpret Test ResultsResearch ParticipationDevelopment ParticipationEducation Participation

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory TechnicianFour-Year Degree in Clinical Laboratory ScienceASCP Certification as Medical Laboratory TechnicianASCP Certification as Medical Laboratory ScientistTwo Years Full Time Lab ExperienceMeets CLIA Guidelines for Laboratory Testing ComplexityCertification Required Within One Year of Hire

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Building Location:

St Marys Hospital - Detroit Lakes

Department:

3062010 GENERAL LAB - DL HOSP

Job Description:

Bonus eligible for external candidates

MLT: $24.48 - $36.72

Will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.

Will also exhibit problem solving skills of a complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control Monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, along with customer service.

MLS: $30.14 - $45.21

Will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.

Will interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, exhibit problem solving skills of a highly complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.

May be required to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties and will participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.

Education Qualifications:

MLT:

Graduate of an associates 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) .

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

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.

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Night Rotation

Shift End Time:

Night Rotation

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Compensation Range:

$24.48 - $36.72

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

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