Medical Laboratory Technician

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2992010 GENERAL LAB - IL

Job Description:

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. This position is a full-time day/evening rotation, and will work between our Processing and Chemistry departments.

Education Qualifications:

• 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. 

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent; within one year of hire

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

5:00am - 12:30pm

Shift End Time:

1:30pm - 9:00pm

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline:

11/3/2026

Compensation Range:

$24.45 - $36.37

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.