Medical Lab Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist

Allina Health Systems•Minneapolis, MN

40d•$38 - $51

About The Position

Join our team as a Medical Laboratory Professional! Step into a diverse, multicultural lab environment where your work directly impacts patient care. As a key member of our fast-paced healthcare team, you'll use the latest technology to help process millions of tests annually. We're driven by a passion for innovation, teamwork, and creating meaningful impact. Key Position Details: FTE 1.0 ( 80 hours every two-week pay period) 8 hours, day/night shifts Every 3rd weekend rotation includes both Saturday & Sunday Job Description: Performs waived to highly complex medical laboratory tests in different areas of the lab. May have oversight as a key operator of a work area and participates in the development of technical procedures, forms, misc. documents, method validation, and implementation. Trains students and new employees, and participates in the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program. Additionally, may function as Charge Tech in absence of Lead/Supervisor/Manager. CLIA Role: Testing Personnel Moderate complexity testing Testing Personnel High Complexity testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA '88
Possess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT). If not certified, must obtain certification required within 180 days of hire

Responsibilities

Performs waived to highly complex laboratory procedures.
Performs analytical testing according to policies, procedures and federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves complex test problems.
Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action.
Performs and documents routine & advanced instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
Ensures appropriate record keeping and retention.
May function as Charge Tech in absence of the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
Accurate and timely collection and processing of specimens.
Instructs customers on collection procedures and protocols.
Verifies correct patient identification.
Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
Collects samples, and labels specimens.
Evaluates specimen acceptability.
Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to patient's questions and needs.
Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
Ensures adherence to regulatory and billing requirements.
Performs scheduling, ordering and releasing of patient orders in the electronic medical record.
Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis.
Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
Performs various clerical duties.
May assist with department scheduling.
Participates in the development of technical procedures, forms, miscellaneous documents, method validation, and implementation of new technologies.
Participates in the training of employees and students.
Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.

Benefits

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Paid Caregiver Leave
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.