Medical Laboratory Scientist

HealthPartners•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Regions Hospital Core Laboratory is seeking a self-motivated, quality-focused Medical Laboratory Scientist. The role joins an innovative, collaborative team in a newly remodeled laboratory designed for ergonomics and workflow. The team has also helped develop a new laboratory information system intended to improve efficiency and patient safety. The work supports Regions Hospital, six suburban hospitals, and more than twenty clinics in its network. The Medical Laboratory Scientist works as a generalist and floats between departments. Work ranges from specimen receiving at the front desk to complex Blood Bank testing, including antibody identification, antigen typing, and other complex workups. The role also involves moderate- to high-complexity automated testing in Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, and Urinalysis. The schedule is days/evenings with rotating weekends and holidays, at 0.8 FTE or 32 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biology, or another science-related field.
Self-motivated and quality-focused.
Advanced degree or training, such as a master’s in sciences or a clinical specialty, may substitute for preferred certification.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a clinical rotation in an approved program that qualifies for ASCP certification or equivalent.
Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification with ASCP or an equivalent agency, or eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

Work as a generalist and float between laboratory departments.
Perform specimen receiving at the front desk.
Perform complex Blood Bank testing, including antibody identification, antigen typing, and other complex workups.
Perform moderate- to high-complexity automated testing in Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, and Urinalysis.
Support Regions Hospital, six suburban hospitals, and more than twenty clinics in the network.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
401(k) with match.
Disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Benefits take effect on the first day of employment.
On-site employee fitness center.
On-site physical therapy clinic for employees.
On-site employee clinic.
Center for Employee Resilience offering support and evidence-based practices to provide relief and build resiliency.
Qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Yellow Ribbon Company.