MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST
About The Position
Carris Health – Redwood, LLC dba Centracare- Redwood is hiring Medical Laboratory Scientists to perform highly complex, moderately complex, and waived laboratory procedures under established protocols, exercising independent judgment with minimal technical supervision. The role involves testing, specimen handling, result analysis and communication, quality assurance, instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and support for laboratory procedures and projects. The position is located at 101 Caring Way, Redwood Falls, Minnesota. The scientist may instruct students and employees, help evaluate and implement new methodologies, and, when assigned in charge of a laboratory area or shift, organize and review workload with follow-up to a member of the CentraCare Laboratory Leadership Team. The position may include work at other CentraCare Health System sites in Minnesota. At 24/7 facilities, schedules may include on-call coverage and day, evening, night, weekend, or holiday rotations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related degree.
- In lieu of a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science, a related bachelor's degree with the necessary science and mathematics credits, as required and verified by the ASCP Board, may qualify.
- Certification in Clinical Laboratory Science from the American Society of Pathology Board of Certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Collect and process biological specimens from patients of all ages, including infants, according to laboratory policies and procedures.
- Perform pre-analytical, analytical, post-analytical, and clerical functions.
- Perform highly complex, moderately complex, and waived tests on patient, proficiency, and quality-control specimens, and complete annual competency validation for testing performed.
- Analyze results using medical theory, recognize deviations from expected results, verify results, correct problems using scientific principles, and report critical values promptly.
- Communicate test results, methodology, and factors that may influence results.
- Perform, interpret, and document quality-control activities, including instrument calibration and validation, and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
- Complete daily instrument check-in procedures, calibrations, and routine maintenance; recognize malfunctions and troubleshoot instruments, equipment, and procedures.
- Document and communicate maintenance and troubleshooting activities appropriately.
- Instruct students and employees on new procedures, instruments, and daily work as directed by a technical specialist or laboratory manager.
- Develop special projects and help evaluate new techniques and procedures as directed.
- When assigned in charge of a laboratory area or shift, organize, direct, perform, and review workload and follow up with a member of the CentraCare Laboratory Leadership Team.
- Follow safety rules when working with instruments, toxic and flammable chemicals, body fluids, and cells, and properly instruct other employees and students.
- Support department and CentraCare culture, including teamwork, self-direction, continuous improvement, learning, and professional development.
- Promote CentraCare's Standards of Performance in customer service and communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, patients, and the public.
- Complete assigned competencies and, when responsible, verify fellow employees' competencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned and may work at other CentraCare Health System locations in Minnesota.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed in the job description.
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Job Type
Full-time
