• Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist…

    Essentia Health (Sandstone, MN)


    Job Description:

    We are currently looking for a weekend MLT/MLS that is able to commit to at least one weekend a month. The shift will be Saturday AM through Sunday PM. You will have access to a sleep/call room during your shift so you will not need to find accommodations if you are travelling into Sandstone. Our Sandstone Hospital is a rural critical access facility, where you will be responsible for phlebotomy, hematology, chemistry and transfusion services. You will be part of a regional standardised system with access to surrounding Essentia Hospitals for support when needed.Job Profile SummaryMLT: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.

    Education Qualifications:

    MLT: 23.84 - $32.59 + weekend pay

     

    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: $29.81 - $44.72 + weekend pay

     

    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.

     

    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.

     

    **Job Location:** Essentia Health Sandstone

    **Shift Rotation:** Permanent Weekend (United States of America)

    **Shift Start/End:** Day/Evening/Night/Day/Evening/Night

    **Hours Per Pay Period:** 0

    **Compensation Range:** $23.84 - $32.59 / hour

    **Union:** Sandstone USWA (SANDUSW)

    **FTE:** 0

    **Weekends:** Yes

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