Essentia Health·Jamestown, North Dakota
Perform and report complex laboratory tests to assist in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include instrumentation maintenance, quality control monitoring, and potentially phlebotomy and specimen processing.
3352010 general lab - Jm
Bonus eligible for external candidates.
$24.48 - $36.72
Will 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.
Will also 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.
$30.14 - $45.21
Will 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.
Will interpret and correlate test results with disease states and theoretical knowledge, exhibit problem solving skills of a highly complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
May be required to perform phlebotomy and specimen processing duties and will participate in research, development, education, and technical consultation.
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.
Graduate of a four-year degree in Clinical Laboratory science OR MLT (ASCP) certified with additional semester hours in clinical laboratory equivalents from an accredited school with 2 years of full time lab experience and certified as an MLS (ASCP) .
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification, is required within one year from the date of hire.
North Dakota Sites – Current license or provisional license through the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice within 45 days of hire or transfer
Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), is required within one year from the date of hire.
North Dakota Sites – Current license or provisional license through the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice within 45 days of hire or transfer
FTE: 1
Shift rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
$24.48 - $36.72
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.
Requires an associate or bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent CLIA guidelines. Certification from ASCP and a North Dakota state license are required within a specified timeframe from hire.
Market context
Medical laboratory technician and scientist roles in North Dakota are typically tied to steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and reference labs that need timely testing support. These jobs are competitive because employers often require an associate or bachelor’s degree, CLIA-aligned preparation, and certification plus a North Dakota license within a set timeframe after hire. Before applying, confirm your ASCP and state licensure timeline and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full posting.