Medical Lab Scientist

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

3d • $39 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist performs waived through highly complex medical laboratory testing in different areas of the lab. The role may oversee a work area as a key operator and participate in developing technical procedures, forms, documents, method validation, and implementation of new technologies. The scientist trains students and new employees, assists with annual staff competency observations, and may function as Charge Tech when the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager is absent. The role includes testing-personnel responsibilities for moderate- and high-complexity testing under CLIA.

This is a 1.0 FTE position working permanent 8-hour night shifts, 40 hours per week (80 hours per two-week pay period), with an every-third-weekend rotation. The position 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 in CLIA '88.
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification from a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT, or NCA in the specialty area in which the incumbent will work; if not certified, certification must be obtained within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived through highly complex laboratory procedures and analytical testing in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable federal regulations, including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
• Evaluates results for accuracy, resolves complex test problems, and recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action.
• Performs and documents routine and advanced instrument maintenance and quality control, taking appropriate remedial action.
• Ensures appropriate record keeping 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 collection methods, obtains and labels samples, and evaluates specimen acceptability.
• Provides customer service and manages patient orders, including greeting and checking in patients, responding to questions and needs, evaluating orders for completeness, and following up as needed.
• Ensures adherence to regulatory and billing requirements.
• 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, documents, method validation, and implementation of new technologies.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
• Trains employees and students and assists with direct observations of staff 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 coverage
• 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, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time