What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview Health Services is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist for M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, located in Burnsville, MN. This opening is a 0.6 FTE, 48 hours per 2-week pay period on the Night Shift. The hours for this position would be 11:00pm-7:30am and include every other weekend with rotating holidays.
The night shift is a great opportunity to elevate your skills with more complex testing, enjoy the benefits of independent work, and earn a higher hourly rate.
- This position is eligible for a shift incentive bonus of up to $2,000, paid out every 6 months (pro-rated by FTE).
- Generous hourly shift differential paid for all worked hours.
- We offer competitive Benefits, including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.
MHealth Fairview Ridges Laboratory Laboratories performs clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing. Fairview Ridges Hospital serves a variety of pediatric and adult patients and is home to the busiest Emergency Department in the entire system. Our Ridges Lab team consists of approximately 90 employees, including five pathologists, and the laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Interview Process
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Responsibilities Job Description
The 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.
Qualifications
Required 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.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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