Medical Lab Scientist

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $39 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist performs waived through highly complex medical laboratory testing across different laboratory areas in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The role may oversee a work area as a key operator and may serve as Charge Tech when the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager is absent. It contributes to technical procedure development, method validation, implementation of new technologies, and preparation of forms and other documents. The position also supports training students and new employees and direct observation of staff for annual competency requirements.

The role performs analytical testing in accordance with laboratory policies, procedures, and applicable federal regulations, including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA. Responsibilities also include evaluating and documenting results, resolving complex testing issues, maintaining instruments and quality control, and ensuring appropriate recordkeeping. Patient-facing and specimen-related work includes verifying patient identity, instructing customers on collection procedures, collecting and labeling samples, evaluating specimen acceptability, and supporting patient orders and check-in. Administrative duties include maintaining supplies, participating in meetings and projects, performing clerical work, and potentially assisting with scheduling.

This is a 1.0 FTE position working 8-hour evening/night shifts, 40 hours per week, with an every-third-weekend rotation. The role is based at 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related laboratory field, including clinical rotations, or an equivalent route specified under CLIA '88.
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification from a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT, or NCA in the specialty area where the employee will work; if not certified, certification must be obtained within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived through highly complex laboratory procedures and analytical testing according to policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Evaluates test results for accuracy, resolves complex test problems, and recognizes, communicates, and documents results requiring action.
• Performs and documents routine and advanced instrument maintenance and quality control, taking appropriate remedial action.
• Ensures appropriate recordkeeping and retention.
• May function as Charge Tech in the absence of the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Collects and processes specimens accurately and promptly; instructs customers on collection procedures and protocols.
• Verifies patient identification, selects appropriate venipuncture or capillary collection methods, collects and labels samples, and evaluates specimen acceptability.
• Greets patients, performs check-in, and responds to patient questions and needs.
• Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed; ensures regulatory and billing requirements are met.
• Schedules, orders, and releases patient orders in the electronic medical record.
• Stocks, rotates, and requests supplies; performs clerical duties and may assist with department scheduling.
• Participates in departmental or system-wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
• Participates in developing technical procedures, forms, other documents, method validation, and implementation of new technologies.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
• Participates in training employees and students and assists with direct observations for the annual competency program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and other well-being resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time