Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

OverviewFairview Health Services is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist in Acute Care Laboratory at University of Minnesota Medical Center – East. This is a fulltime evening shift position 3 PM -11PM, 3/6 weekends, with occasional holidays.This position is eligible for a shift incentive bonus of up to $1,000 (pro-rated based on FTE), paid out every 6 months.We offer competitive Benefits (https://www.fairview.org/Benefits) , including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.The Core Laboratory is an engaging work environment focused on patient safety and experience. We are committed to support your career growth, honor your strengths, and empower you to make a difference in the lives of others. The University of Minnesota Medical Center Acute Laboratories perform clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing. The East Core Laboratory cares for critical adult inpatients and serves as a central receiving laboratory for specialty laboratories. The East Core team consists of 160 employeesResponsibilities Job DescriptionThe 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.QualificationsRequired Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology.

Good phlebotomy skills

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