Lab Tech Mlt Or Mls

North Shore Health is a Critical Access Hospital in Grand Marais Minnesota.

North Shore Health has a full time 72 hour position open for a Lab Tech (MLT or MLS). This is a generalist position that includes testing in all areas of the lab: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Microbiology and Transfusion Medicine. Other required duties are: phlebotomy, specimen processing, clerical and technical tasks, continuing education, competency, training, and other lab responsibilities as needed.

We provide laboratory services for outpatients and Care Center residents as well as 24/7 laboratory services for our hospital and emergency departments.  Applicants must be willing to work day and evening shifts, as well as a rotation of on-call hours, weekends, and holidays.  This is a professional position that requires a high level of responsibility.  Applicants must be reliable, self-motivated, able to work both independently and as a team, have excellent communication and multi-tasking skills, and also demonstrate quality, efficiency, and integrity throughout all aspects of their job functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE: Successfully complete Student Practicum/Internship required for Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.  Typically includes a minimum of 16 weeks of hands on training in a Hospital Laboratory Setting.  Internship must include General, Transfusion Medicine, and Microbiology laboratory experience.

EDUCATION:  Associate's Degree for Medical Laboratory Technician, or Bachelor's Degree for Medical Laboratory Scientist, or equivalent, from an accredited institution.  An equivalent training program that satisfies the requirements stipulated by CLIA (subpart M, section 493.1489) may be considered with the approval of the Laboratory Medical Director.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:  Eligible for and successfully complete ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) within 12 months of date of hire; or equivalent certification, with approval by the Laboratory Medical Director.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years experience as a Laboratory Generalist, two (2) years experience in Transfusion Medicine, and two (2) years experience in Microbiology.

EDUCATION:  Associate's Degree for Medical Laboratory Technician, or Bachelor's Degree for Medical Laboratory Scientist, or equivalent, from an accredited institution.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:  Current ASCP certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).

Pay range is from $25.36 to to $31.22

We are offering a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.  Full benefits package including PERA, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability and Educational Opportunities

To apply for this position please visit our website at:

www.northshorehealthgm.org/careers

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