Medical Laboratory Technician - Sendouts at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN

Job description

• Hours: Day shift with the exception of afternoon/evenings on weekends and holiday rotations.
• This MLT will support specimen processing, testing coordination, result handling, and other technically complex responsibilities in the Send Out Department.
• Other duties can include performing 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.

Responsibilities

• Support specimen processing, testing coordination, result handling, and other technically complex responsibilities in the Send Out Department.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent; within one year of hire

Skills

Required

• Knowledge of CLIA guidelines
• Specimen processing
• Testing coordination
• Result handling
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control Monitoring
• Phlebotomy
• Customer service

Benefits

• 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.
• $23.92 - $35.57