Medical Laboratory Technician | Medical Laboratory Scientist

Location:

Pipestone County Medical Center

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Position Highlights:

Job Duties:                                         

Under the direction of the Lab Manager, a MLT performs work of waived moderate and high complexity levels, involving all aspects of the clinical lab. The MLT utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural and

problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day Laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related duties.

Under the direction of the Lab Manager, the Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures, and related duties including waived, moderate and highly complex testing.  Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-today laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.
 

Education/Licensure:                        

Associate’s degree in MLT or laboratory science from an accredited two-year college or technical school required or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in clinical science or satisfactory grade in HHS exam and 6 years working experience as a MLT required. MLT-ASCP board certified or NCA certified preferred. BLS certified or must be obtained within 1 week of hire.  Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) and DOT Drug Testing certified or able to obtain within one year from date of hire. Department of Transportation Specimen Collection Certificate preferred or able to obtain within one year from date of hire. Valid driver’s license required. 

The pay range for a Medical Laboratory Technician is $28.90 - $44.80 per hour and Medical Laboratory Scientist is $32.57 - $50.48 per hour.  Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

We offer an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Health and Dental Insurance

• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Leave

• Competitive wages

• Pension Plan with Substantial Employer Contribution

• Employee Wellness Program

• Various Employee Discounts

• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Development

• Employee Assistance Program

• Continuing Education Opportunities

• Employee Recognition Events

• Bereavement Leave

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

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