Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

Overview

M Health Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, located in Edina, MN. This is a fulltime (benefit eligible) position, 80 hours/2 week pay period, evening shifts, and every other weekend. The work hours are 3pm -11:30pm.

This position is eligible for a shift incentive bonus of up to $1,000 (pro-rated based on FTE), paid out every 6 months.

We offer competitive Benefits, including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.

M Health Fairview Southdale Acute Care Laboratory is fast-paced and it is staffed 24hours a day, 7 days a week. Our laboratory provides quality testing in the areas of clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing.

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

• Bachelor's 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. If not certified, must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.

• MLTs will also be considered for this role with an associate's degree. Certification requirements same as above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer BS in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Other Required Skills

• Good phlebotomy skills.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations

• Ability to exercise independent judgment

• Demonstrate good manual dexterity