Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

Fairview Health Services • Burnsville, MN

283d • $32 - $45

About The Position

Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist for the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, located in Burnsville, MN. This opening is a 0.8 FTE, 64 hours per 2-week pay period on the Night shift. The hours for this position would be 11:00pm-7:30am and include every other weekend with rotating holidays. The night shift is a great opportunity to elevate your skills with more complex testing, enjoy the benefits of independent work, and earn a higher hourly rate. This position is eligible for a shift incentive bonus of up to $2,000, paid out every 6 months (pro-rated by FTE). Generous hourly shift differential paid for all worked hours. The Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital performs clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing. M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital serves a variety of pediatric and adult patients and is home to the busiest Emergency Department in the entire system. The Laboratory team consists of approximately 90 employees, including five pathologists, and the laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The MLS/MT functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. A MLS/MT performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. The MLS/MT correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. The MLS/MT collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction. The MLS/MT participates in laboratory performance improvement activities. Job expectations include: following established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work, recognizing problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them, evaluating testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention, demonstrating understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs, orienting and mentoring new employees and students, demonstrating ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA '88.
• Possess or be eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT). HEW certification is also recognized.
• Certification is required within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology.
• Good phlebotomy skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
• Act as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results.
• Correlate data based on clinical knowledge and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with laboratory customers to promote satisfaction.
• Participate in laboratory performance improvement activities.
• Follow established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work.
• Recognize problems and take appropriate measures to resolve them.
• Evaluate testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, and Laboratory Compliance Programs.
• Orient and mentor new employees and students.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement.
• Early access to earned wages.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree