Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist
Company: Essentia Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: 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.MLT: $24.21- $36.32 shift differentialWill
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:
$29.81-$44.72 shift differentialWill 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.
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. 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 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. Job Location: 32nd Avenue
Building Shift Rotation: Permanent Evening Rotation (United States
of America) Shift Start/End: 1500 / 2330 Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Compensation Range: $24.48 - $36.72 / hour Union: FTE: 1 Weekends:
Every 3rd Call Obligations: Sign On Bonus:
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