Sanford Health·Minocqua, Wisconsin
The role is responsible for managing the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of laboratory testing while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. This position also involves serving as a laboratory resource and collaborating with other healthcare personnel and departments.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
$22.50 - $44.00
Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. Serves as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel and collaborates with other departments across the enterprise. Demonstrates critical and independent judgment in decision-making and problem-solving. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Associates degree in Laboratory Science required.
Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); or be registry eligible.
Registry eligible candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment.
If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed or have a provisional license, by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to the state requirements as needed for license and certifications.
May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Bachelor’s degree in biology or other related field that includes 30 combined semester hours of biological science and chemistry required. Demonstrated lab experience, including but not limited to college laboratory experience preferred.
Bachelors degree in laboratory or biological sciences required.
Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or be registry eligible.
Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) also acceptable.
Registry eligible candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment.
If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to the state requirements as needed for license and certifications.
May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Candidates must meet specific educational and certification requirements based on whether they qualify as a Medical Laboratory Technician (Associate's degree, MLT/CLT certification or eligibility) or a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Bachelor's degree, MLS certification or eligibility). Licensing in North Dakota may be required depending on the work location, along with maintaining continuing education credits.
Market context
In Wisconsin, Medical Laboratory Scientist and Technician roles are commonly tied to steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and reference labs because accurate testing supports day-to-day patient care. These positions are competitive when employers need candidates who already meet degree and certification requirements, and this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Check whether the role asks for MLT/CLT or MLS credentials, then confirm your education and certification status before applying.
