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Essentia Health · Fargo, ND

Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

TypeFull time
Schedule40 hrs/wk · Days
Experience2+ yrs
EducationBachelor's
PostedOct 20
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current license or provisional license through the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice within 45 days of hire or transfer
Certifications
✓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) .
✓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.
✓Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.
Education
✓Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician
✓Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory science
Qualifications
✓Meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k)Tuition assistanceLife and disability insuranceContinuing educationFlexible scheduling
Essentia Health
Nonprofit · Duluth, MN · 18 hospitals · 4 states
756open roles
10lab roles open in ND
142beds
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Pay for this position
$24.48 – $36.72/hr
North Dakota lab paymedian $22.00 – $36.72
$16/hrFloor 11% above the North Dakota median floor$44/hr

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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current license or provisional license through the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice within 45 days of hire or transfer
Certifications
✓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) .
✓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.
✓Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.
Education
✓Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician
✓Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory science
Qualifications
✓Meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for alternative route.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and vision401(k)Tuition assistanceLife and disability insuranceContinuing educationFlexible scheduling
Essentia Health
Nonprofit · Duluth, MN · 18 hospitals · 4 states
756open roles
10lab roles open in ND
142beds
Want the next lab job in North Dakota by email?
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Full employer posting

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team! This position will be 40 hours per week, day shift, with weekend rotation. Education

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

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. Licensure/Certification

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. Current license or provisional license through the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice within 45 days of hire or transfer MLS: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.

Current license or provisional license through the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice within 45 days of hire or transfer FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Shift Rotation: Day Rotation Shift Start Time: Day shift Shift End Time: Day shift Weekends: Yes Holidays: Yes Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: 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.

About the role

This position will be 40 hours per week, day shift, with weekend rotation.