What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Science Specialist position at Essentia Health?
About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work.
Job Description
This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.
Responsibilities
- Will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries
- Will also exhibit problem solving skills of a highly complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting
Requirements
- Graduate of an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent certification
- Meets Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines for the complexity of laboratory testing
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification, is required within one year from the date of hire
Benefits
- Health Coverage: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options
- Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions
