Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Technical

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an exciting opportunity for an Infectious Diseases Diagnostics Laboratory (IDDL) Lead MLS position at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank. This is a fulltime, Day shift opening. This oversight includes the parasitology and mycology sections. The Lead will work collaboratively with the Laboratory leadership to achieve the vision for Fairview Laboratory services. The ideal applicant will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in Microbiology/Mycology/Parasitology testing. IDDL performs over 900,000 Microbiology and Virology tests annually. We span the spectrum from manual reading of bacteriology cultures to state-of-the-art PCR testing. IDDL offers expertise in the following areas: Bacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, and Mycobacteriology. The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Technical Lead functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. The MLS Technical Lead performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. The MLS Technical Lead correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. The MLS Technical Lead participates in laboratory performance improvement activities. The MLS Technical Lead collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources.

Requirements

Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as a general supervisor for high complexity testing as specified in CLIA ’88.
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided. or
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
A transcript evaluation verifying equivalency to a U.S. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university. • Equivalency verification documentation must be provided. or
Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided.
1 year of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing for candidates with baccalaureate or higher degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology. or
2 years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing for candidates qualifying by baccalaureate degree and semester hours.
Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. within 1 Year
Labs-Infectious Disease – • ASCP or ASCPi – MLS, MT, M, SM, MB, SMB, V or SV • AMT – MLS or MT within 1 Year

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Microbiology/Mycology/Parasitology testing.

Responsibilities

Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work.
Obtains specimens from patients of all ages and degrees of physical and/or mental ability.
Properly verifies patient identity.
Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing.
Verifies correct identification of specimens before testing.
Follows established guidelines for determining priority of specimen testing and procurement.
Determines and/or revises priorities for specimen procurement within department guidelines and clinical information
Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
Performs waived, moderate or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88.
May be responsible for method development research, instrument correlation, and method validation.
In absence of a supervisor, may direct work flow in the daily operation of a laboratory section and provide direction and problem solving skills for laboratory functions.
Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedures.
Completes specified maintenance on instruments
Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them.
Acts as a resource for problem solving, action steps and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations
Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.
Consults with supervisor if unable to resolve issues.
Exercises critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies.
Assists supervisor in designing, implementing and evaluating new work processes or methods.
Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention.
Determines if test results fall within normal parameters and reporting protocols. Recognizes age-specific reference ranges.
Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs
Documents deviations and action taken.
Documents reagent, test kit and calibrator checks.
Takes action to evaluate and resolve QC outliers. Consults with supervisor for assistance if needed.
Assumes responsibility for the lab performance improvement program by suggesting areas for improvement, collecting data, reviewing the results, and recommending action steps to be taken.
Documents compliance with and demonstrates working knowledge of regulations of governmental or voluntary agencies.
Collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources.
Orients and mentors’ new employees and students.
Orients individuals in laboratory operations including routine and complex testing methodology, instrumentation, and information systems.
Responsible for monitoring and documenting the progress of the orientation and training, provides feedback to trainee.
Assists supervisor/manager in developing learning plans.
Checks work prior to release.