MLT/MLS at Essentia Health summary:
As a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) at Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center, I perform complex laboratory tests and participate in quality control to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. My role includes specimen processing, phlebotomy, and collaborating in research and development while ensuring high-quality patient care. With extensive training and certification requirements, I am committed to continuous professional growth and providing exceptional healthcare services.
Building Location:
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:
12014 General Lab - IL
Job Description:
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to grow your career at Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center! We’re northern Minnesota’s largest hospital, right next to Lake Superior!
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.
Hours/Work Shift: 1.0 FTE, Nights (8:00pm - 6:30am)
Our benefits will include:
· Professional Growth Opportunities
· Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays
· Medical and Dental Insurance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
· Retirement Savings with Employer Match
· Flexible Spending Account
MLT: Starting Pay $23.26/hour
· 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.
· Participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control Monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting
· Exhibit Problem Solving Skills
· Specimen Processing
· Phlebotomy
· Customer Service
MLS: Starting Pay $27.53/hour
· 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.
· Interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge.
· Exhibit Problem Solving Skills
· Participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
· May be required to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties.
· Participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.
Education Qualifications:
MLT:
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:
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.
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
8:00pm
Shift End Time:
6:30am
Weekends:
Rotation
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
Union Posting Deadline:
12/3/2024
Keywords:
Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, clinical laboratory, healthcare, diagnostic testing, quality assurance, patient care, phlebotomy, specimen processing, biomedical technician