Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Build a meaningful career with CentraCare as a Medical Laboratory Technician and play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care. Laboratory professionals are essential members of the healthcare team, providing the accurate diagnostic information that physicians, nurses, and other clinicians rely on to make informed treatment decisions.

In this role, you will perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures on biological specimens using established protocols and professional judgment. You will be responsible for the accurate processing of specimens from collection and preparation through testing and result reporting across multiple laboratory disciplines. Working with patients of all ages, you will help ensure timely, reliable diagnostic results that contribute directly to positive patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. You will uphold CentraCare's customer service standards, support patient and workplace safety initiatives, and embody Our Service Promise in every interaction with patients, families, and colleagues.

Join a collaborative healthcare team where your expertise makes a difference every day.

Schedule Details:

• Full-time | 72 hours every two weeks
• Varying 8-hour shifts Monday - Friday
  
  • Start and end times fluctuate between 6am-9am start and 2:30pm-5:30pm end
• Every 6th Saturday morning rotation, working 8am-12pm
• On-site position at CentraCare Plaza, St. Cloud

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting pay $26.22 per hour, exact wage determined by years of related experience
  
  • Salary range: $26.22-39.32 per hour
• Full-time benefit-eligible | Benefits Guide
• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs available

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree from an accredited Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program required
  • Or other qualifications as outlined by CLIA regulation, section 493.1489 for employees hired before September 1, 1997
• New Graduate's degree must be validated within 2 months post-graduation
• BOC certified or exam completed within 6 months of hire, with certification verified within six weeks of exam required
• At least 1 year of experience in clinical laboratory preferred
• Good computer knowledge and input skills
• Transportation available for off campus laboratory related activities may be required
• A valid driver's license, a driving record in good standing, and the minimum amount of insurance liability coverage may be required

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.