Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist at Essentia Health Brainerd, MN

Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist at Essentia Health, Brainerd, MN.

• Building
  
  Location:
  
  Brainerd Clinic
• Department: 4202010 GENERAL LAB - BMC

• MLT: $24.21 - $36.32
• MLS: $29.81 - $44.72

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels defined by CLIA on patients of all ages to assist in 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 of a complex nature.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties as required.
• Engage in research, development, education, and technical consultation.

• MLT: Graduate of an associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technician OR meets 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).

• MLT: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent) required within one year of hire.
• MLS: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP) required within one year of hire.

• FTE: 0.5
• Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Yes
• Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night (USA)
• Weekends: Yes
• Holidays: Yes
• Call Obligation: No
• Union: None
• Compensation Range: $24.21 - $44.72

Essentia Health offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources are also provided. Benefit eligibility may vary.