Technical Bench Lead - Clinical Laboratory Scientist

HealthPartners • Saint Paul, MN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Regions Hospital Laboratory is currently seeking a self-motivated, quality-focused Technical Bench Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. At Regions Hospital, you will work as a member of a technical team in the Clinical Laboratory. Our team has also been engaged in developing our new laboratory information system designed to provide efficiency and patient safety. Your work will support Regions Hospital as well as six other suburban hospitals and over twenty clinics in our network.
As part of our team, you will:
Perform laboratory tests in the section assigned.
Assist in the implementation of methodologies.
Participate in the training of new personnel or students.
Assist in the development and implementation of training and competency programs for new personnel.
This position is in our Regions Hospital microbiology lab. Our lab supports microbiology testing for the HealthPartners System. This position would be set-up and processing specimens for cultures and molecular testing, reading cultures, using Maldi, BD Kiestra Automation Line, BD Phoenix, and manual susceptibility testing.
The lead tech will serve as a resource for other staff, and perform duties as assigned by the Technical Specialist or Laboratory Leadership in maintaining hospital and laboratory compliance with regulations. It is an expectation that the lead tech will work well in a team and be able to effectively lead that team as appropriate.
Work schedule: FTE: 1.0 (40 hrs. weekly), Day shift Rotating holiday and every third weekend.
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or related field; successful completion of a Clinical rotation in an approved program that qualifies for ASCP, or equivalent. Advanced training and/or experience or master’s degree in a specialty area can be substituted for ASCP certification.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a MT or MLS with at least 1 year experience in the specialty area occurring in the last 4 years.
• License/Registration/Certification: Certification with ASCP or equivalent agency or eligible preferred. Must meet Continuing Education requirements to maintain certification if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests in the section assigned.
• Assist in the implementation of methodologies.
• Participate in the training of new personnel or students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of training and competency programs for new personnel.
• Set-up and processing specimens for cultures and molecular testing
• Reading cultures
• Using Maldi, BD Kiestra Automation Line, BD Phoenix, and manual susceptibility testing.
• Serve as a resource for other staff
• Perform duties as assigned by the Technical Specialist or Laboratory Leadership in maintaining hospital and laboratory compliance with regulations.
• Work well in a team and be able to effectively lead that team as appropriate.

Benefits

• Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, fertility coverage and tuition reimbursement.
• We offer an on-site employee fitness center, as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need.
• We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency.
• Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level