RiverView Health·Crookston, Minnesota
The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. They ensure laboratory safety, quality, and regulatory requirements are met while performing clinical laboratory testing.
Overview RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.
RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.
We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment.
Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions.
Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.
RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Medical Lab Technician Location: Crookston Lab Schedule: .8 fte / 64 hours every 2 weeks- working every third weekend and holiday rotation Pay Range: $22.18 - 31.06/hr (based on experience)
Job Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly, Benefitted position Essential
Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing Follows standard operating procedures for MLS/MLTs Ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met Recognizes safety hazards and complies with all safety practices and protocols Collects and processes lab specimens with proper equipment Performs clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods Collect and manage samples of blood and other fluids from patients
Minimums: Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) 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 6 months of employment. Required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. If not currently certified, RiverView will offer training which must be completed within 6 months of employment. Preferred(s): 2+ years’ healthcare experience in any field 1+ years of clinical laboratory experience Competencies: Collaboration and teamwork, supporting team goals and contributes positively. Commitment to quality improvement, safety standards, and regulatory compliance (e.g., CLIA, COLA, CAP). Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work independently. Manages workload efficiently to meet productivity and quality targets.
Candidates must possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or be registry eligible, along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred qualifications include 2+ years of healthcare experience and 1+ years of clinical laboratory experience.
Market context
In Minnesota, Medical Laboratory Technician roles are typically driven by ongoing hospital and clinic testing needs, so openings can stay steady across health systems. These positions are competitive because employers often look for national MLT certification or registry eligibility, plus BLS, and may favor candidates with healthcare and clinical lab experience. If you are applying, confirm your certification status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, which condense the original job description to save research time.
