Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

Overview

M Health Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical in the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-West Bank. This is a fulltime, night shift position, 10:45pm - 9:15am, with 3 out of 6 weekends. The night shift is a great opportunity to elevate your skills with more complex testing, enjoy the benefits of independent work, and earn a higher hourly rate.

This position is eligible for a Shift Incentive bonus for up to $2,000, paid out every 6 months. Retention bonus is pro-rated based on FTE.

We offer competitive Benefits, including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.

The University of Minnesota Medical Center Acute Laboratories perform clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing. The West Bank Acute Care Laboratory serves a variety of pediatric and adult patients. The Acute Care team consists of 100 employees, and the laboratory is staffed 24hours a day, 7 days a week.

Interview Process

We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is an outstanding way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share it directly with our leaders!

Responsibilities/Job Description

The MLS/MT functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. A MLS/MT performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results.

The MLS/MT correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results.

The MLS/MT collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction. The MLS/MT participates in laboratory performance improvement activities.

Job expectations include: following established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work, recognizing problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them, evaluating testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention, demonstrating understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs, orienting and mentoring new employees and students, demonstrating ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA '88.

• Possess or be eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT). HEW certification is also recognized. Certification is required within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology.

• Good phlebotomy skills