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Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$52,589 / year median in Wisconsin
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Building Location:
St Marys Hospital Superior Department:
2012010 GENERAL LAB
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SMHS HOSP Job Description:
Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician or Scientist to join our team at St. Mary's Hospital in Superior, WI.
Education Qualifications:
MLT:
$23.92
•$35.57 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:
$30.14
•$45.21 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) .
Key Responsibilities:
MLT:
Will 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:
Will 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.
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.
MLS:
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Day/Evening Shift End Time:
Day/Evening Weekends:
Yes Holidays:
Yes Call Obligation:
No Union:
USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)
Union Posting Deadline:
09/21/2026
Compensation Range:
$23.92
•$35.57 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.
Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings