Medical Lab Scientist Lead

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The laboratories at Children's Hospitals and Clinics are full service facilities that offer a complete spectrum of laboratory techniques for the evaluation of pediatric disorders. Laboratories are located on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses and and provide services on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Disciplines include Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Virology, Serology, Blood Bank, Immunology/Flow Cytometry, Histology and Pathology. The Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, test result reporting and specimen collection. The MLS provides service in one or more sections of the laboratory with a high level of accuracy, precision and timeliness and ensures compliance with departmental and regulatory agency standards. Service is provided to patients of all age groups. Provides oversight and work direction to MLTs, MLSs and phlebotomists in the absence of management. Supports section technical specialist with various assignments. Non-technical duties include taking supply inventories, stocking supplies, cleaning and maintaining work area, equipment and instrumentation.

Requirements

• Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) board of registry or equivalent professional organization per CLIA standards.
• Certification must be completed by the first year of employment and kept current according to ASCP standards.
• License/Certification/Registration required? Yes NCA, ASCP or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent education and experience to qualify under CLIA guidelines.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical laboratory experience required.
• Requires a baccalaureate or equivalent
• Computer skills
• Detail oriented
• Must be highly organized, efficient, and multifunctional.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Demonstrates accountability for actions and decisions in daily work
• Solicits and accepts feedback in a positive manner
• Offers constructive input to support the work unit
• Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff
• Has a thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory methodology, process and policies
• Demonstrates the ability to direct and contribute to initiatives and processes
• Strong communication skills - written, oral; ability to present information to teams and/or other departments
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations
• Ability to be innovative
• Thrives on multiple changes in direction or assignments; explains rational for changes to others and encourages their support.
• Balances competing demands of multiple projects by setting priorities, communicating change, and meeting deadlines; embraces change and unfamiliar tasks; maintains an open mind and willingness to try new ideas approaches.
• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Responsibilities

• Specimen processing, test performance, test result reporting and specimen collection.
• Provides service in one or more sections of the laboratory with a high level of accuracy, precision and timeliness.
• Ensures compliance with departmental and regulatory agency standards.
• Provides oversight and work direction to MLTs, MLSs and phlebotomists in the absence of management.
• Supports section technical specialist with various assignments.
• Taking supply inventories, stocking supplies, cleaning and maintaining work area, equipment and instrumentation.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits.
• Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level