Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Job Description Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high‑quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. Responsibilities 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 routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries. Will also exhibit problem‑solving skills of a complex nature, participate in QA, QC 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 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 QA, QC 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 Graduate of an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician. OR meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for an alternative route. 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 Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)) or equivalent certification required within one year from the date of hire. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) required within one year from the date of hire. Benefits Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: We are 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, training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources are also available. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Job Location St Joseph's Medical Center. Shift Rotation Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America). Shift Start/End Day/Evening Rotation/Day/Evening Rotation. Hours Per Pay Period 0. Compensation Range $24.48 - $36.72 / hour. FTE 0. Weekends Yes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Essentia Health