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 tests across different laboratory areas in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The role may include oversight as a key operator of a work area, participation in developing technical procedures and documents, method validation, and implementation of new technologies. The scientist trains students and new employees and assists with annual staff competency observations. The role may also function as Charge Tech when the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager is absent.

The position performs analytical testing in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, evaluates results and resolves complex testing problems, and maintains instruments, quality control, and records. It also supports specimen collection and processing, patient and customer service, order management in the electronic medical record, and administrative and supply duties.

This is a 1.0 FTE position working 80 hours per two-week pay period in 8-hour day/night shifts, with an every-third-weekend rotation. The listed pay range is $38.67 to $52.47 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and applicable union agreement. Shift, weekend, and other differentials may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related laboratory field, including clinical rotations, or equivalent routes specified in CLIA '88.
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) certification from a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT, or NCA in the specialty area of 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.
• Evaluates results for accuracy, resolves complex test problems, and communicates and documents results requiring action.
• Performs and documents routine and advanced instrument maintenance and quality control, taking appropriate remedial action.
• Ensures accurate record keeping and retention.
• Collects and processes specimens accurately and on time; instructs customers on collection procedures and protocols.
• Verifies patient identification, selects appropriate collection methods, collects and labels samples, and evaluates specimen acceptability.
• Greets patients, completes 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, and committees as required.
• Contributes to 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 for the annual competency program.
• May serve as Charge Tech in the absence of the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• 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 for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, and personal coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time