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Trinity Health

Medical Lab Technologist

Job Training All branchesNational Security
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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
61 - 90 days
Locations
1 location in North Dakota
Career field
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

About the program

The Medical Laboratory Technician SkillBridge Training Program is a 12-week structured training experience designed to prepare transitioning service members for civilian laboratory careers. The program begins with general orientation, mandatory education, job shadowing, and administrative preparation. Participants then complete supervised new-hire style OJT, a midpoint check-in with career assistance, and advanced OJT with increasing independence. The final week includes a readiness assessment, application support, interview preparation, and transition planning.Participants gain exposure to laboratory safety, specimen workflow, quality control, documentation, communication, prioritization, and professional expectations in a healthcare laboratory setting. Training is conducted under appropriate supervision and in accordance with employer policy, SkillBridge requirements, laboratory safety standards, and applicable certification or licensure rules.Participants who successfully complete the program may be considered for open positions based on business needs, qualifications, licensure/certification status, and performance during the program.

Jobs this program prepares you for

The Medical Lab Technician performs clinical laboratory testing under the supervision of a Medical Lab Scientist to support accurate diagnosis, informed treatment decisions, and ongoing patient care. This role assists across multiple laboratory disciplines—including chemistry, hematology, microbiology, blood banking, and urinalysis—by preparing specimens, performing testing procedures, and supporting established quality and safety practices. The Medical Lab Technician helps maintain efficient laboratory operations by following standardized protocols, monitoring instrumentation, and contributing to reliable, timely test results. When assigned, the position may also support phlebotomy activities to facilitate prompt specimen collection within a collaborative laboratory environment.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Licenses and Certifications Required:• Possess or is eligible to receive laboratory certification by American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).• If certification is not held upon hire, it must be completed within 12 months of employment.• Evidence of ND State license or ND Provisional Permit.• Individuals hired with a Provisional Permit must obtain the full ND State License within 12 months of employment.Educational Requirements:• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or clinical laboratory technology.• Official diploma or transcript from the school/university from where Degree was received.Experience Requirements:• Clinical Internship required.• Previous experience working in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred.Special Skills or Training Requirements:• None other than those required in Clinical Internship.

Must have licensure before the start of clinical. If licensure is not obtained, job shadowing will continue until licensure is acquired.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ