Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist

Building

Location:

Building B – St Marys Medical Center

2002010 GENERAL LAB – SMMC HOSP

Compensation: $23.92 – $35.57 per 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.
• Exhibit problem‑solving skills for complex tests, and participate in quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, and customer service.

Compensation: $30.14 – $45.21 per hour.

• Perform and report tests of all complexity levels as defined by CLIA on patients of all ages.
• Interpret and correlate test results with disease states, exhibit advanced problem‑solving skills, and participate in quality assurance, quality control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties, and participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.

• MLT:
  Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or meet CLIA guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing for an alternate route.
• MLS:
  Four‑year degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, or MLT (ASCP) certified with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school plus two years of full‑time lab experience and certified as an MLS (ASCP).

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

• Shift rotation:
  Day/Evening.
• Weekends:
  Yes.
• Holidays:
  Yes.
• Call obligation:
  No.

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

06/27/2026

$23.92 – $35.57 per hour (MLT). $30.14 – $45.21 per hour (MLS).

At Essentia Health, we support well‑being, growth, and work‑life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; supplemental options; 401(k) plan with employer contributions; and extensive professional development opportunities such as training and tuition reimbursement. Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources are also provided. Eligibility may vary; consult your benefit summary or contact HR at (218) 576‑0000.