Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2992010 GENERAL LAB - IL

Job Description:

Essentia Health is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technician for Sendouts to join our team at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN. Hours will be day shift with the exception of afternoon/evenings on weekends and holiday rotations.

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:

• Support specimen processing, testing coordination, result handling, and other technically complex responsibilities within the Send Out Department.
• Perform and report laboratory tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA.
• Perform testing on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and injuries.
• Apply complex problem-solving skills to laboratory procedures and testing issues.
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) monitoring.
• Perform instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Process and prepare specimens for testing and referral.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed.
• Provide customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and other laboratory personnel.

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:

0.6

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

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Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Day/Evening Rotation

Shift End Time:

Day/Evening Rotation

Weekends:

Yes

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH)

Union Posting Deadline:

07/2/2026

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.