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Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Technologist
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What they do
A Clinical Laboratory Scientist analyzes samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes within a medical laboratory or healthcare facility. Perform complex chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests. Looks for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, tests for drug levels in the blood to show how a patient is responding to treatment.
$78,405 / year median in North Dakota
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- Perform lab testing and quality control per written procedures
- Collect specimens (venipuncture, capillary, arterial, urine, culture)
- Report results appropriately by patient population; manage critical values
- Follow safety protocols for hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens
- Rotate through departments, shifts, on-call, and holiday schedules as needed Required
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Science (MLS).
- Registered Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent:
MT, CLS, MLS
).- Licensed by the North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
- Medical Technologist internship completed.