Lab Technical Specialist
Altru Health System
IT
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 63,752-95,638.4 / year
Posted on Aug 26, 2025
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $63,752.00 - $95,638.40Summary:
The Lab Technical Specialist supports the service area in both an operational and technical capacity and is responsible for duties fundamental to service area support and success, including regulatory compliance, technical process, personnel competency, quality improvement and budget assistance and resource utilization. Under the leadership of the Supervisor, this position exercises initiative and is delegated the authority to act in the best interest of the service area. The Lab Technical Specialist employs independent judgement related to operations and service delivery.Essential Job Functions:
Assists the Supervisor in ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory agency standards. Performs a variety of quality assurance activities related to testing, equipment and process that ensure the highest quality outcomes.
Provides input and support to the Supervisor in the development and implementation of service area goals and indicators and actively participates in achieving positive outcomes.
Assists with equipment and test method assessment and selection. Performs equipment/method/ software validation. Assists with all phases of the implementation process.
Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Investigates and troubleshoots variances and problems, documents corrective actions, and participates in achieving positive outcomes.
Supports staffing, orientation, and competency programs.
Manages assigned projects. Compiles data and prepares thorough, accurate, and timely reports and documentation as required.
Functions as a technical and operational resource to coworkers, providers, and other customers.
Assumes responsibility of service area oversight and daily operations in the absence of the Supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification:
Professional Licensure (MLS, MT, CLS) | North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Professional Certification (MLS, MT, CLS) | Multiple Issuers | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Notes:
Acceptable certifying agencies: ASCP, AAB, AMT and NCA (Must certify in one)
Can be certified as MLS, MT, CLS, BB categorical ASCP or SBB Categorial ASCP (Must be certified in one)
Language Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Not ApplicableWorking Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent DriverReference ID: R6143Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
