Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist
Essentia Health
Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist
Essentia Health
Nonprofit integrated healthcare for rural areas
MLT: $24.48 - $36.72
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: $30.14 - $45.21
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) .
Key Responsibilities:
MLT:
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:
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.
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.
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Compensation Range:
$24.48 - $36.72Employee 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.Nonprofit integrated healthcare for rural areas
Essentia Health is a non-profit, integrated health system serving rural areas in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, with 14 hospitals and 79 clinics plus long-term care and ambulatory services. It delivers care through hospitals, clinics, and digital health tools, including telehealth, and earns revenue from patient services, with about 40% tied to value-based care linked to outcomes and costs. The system combines scale with a rural focus, operates as a physician-led, not-for-profit organization, and reinvests profits into community health, supported by a Level 3 NCQA Accountable Care Organization. Its goal is to improve health outcomes and access for rural populations while controlling costs through integrated care and value-based payment models.
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