Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

A Day in the Life of a Medical Lab Scientist

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT), you play a crucial role in the healthcare process by conducting and analyzing various laboratory tests to facilitate the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. You will be tasked with obtaining, processing, and ensuring the integrity of blood and body fluids while following rigorous protocols to maintain accuracy and timeliness in results reporting. The work environment demands high attention to detail and the ability to operate complex laboratory equipment under sometimes stressful conditions. Collaboration with other healthcare providers is vital, as you will communicate critical test results and participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives. While primarily focused on laboratory duties, you may also supervise or lead teams, manage sections of the lab, or provide training and support to colleagues.

About The Laboratory Services Department

Precision Testing, Critical Insights
At the Laboratory of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, we deliver accurate, timely, and vital diagnostic testing that empowers providers, specialists, and care teams to make informed treatment decisions for their patients. Whether analyzing blood samples, detecting infections, or identifying complex medical conditions, our lab professionals are integral to every department of the hospital and clinic. Behind each diagnosis is a team of highly skilled scientists and technicians using advanced equipment and stringent quality standards to provide fast, dependable results that inform patient care. In our hospital lab, we operate in a high-pressure environment, delivering real-time results for emergency medicine, surgeries, and inpatient care. We support trauma cases, ICU patients, and complex disease management with rapid and specialized testing that ensures providers have the critical information they need when every second matters. From blood banking for transfusions to advanced molecular diagnostics, our team is vital to hospital operations, patient safety, and treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required
• Able to provide a copy of the highest diploma or degree obtained
• Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist ASCP certification within one year of hire (ASCPi certification accepted as alternative but certification obtained prior to start date)
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science (international candidates must be able to provide a foreign degree equivalency certificate)
• OR Associate Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or HEW Certificate
• MLT ASCP certification within one year of hire

Benefits

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.