FLEX Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician

Salary/Position Classification

• $26.52 Hourly, Non-Exempt/Hourly
• up to 40 hours per week (number of hours per week will vary depending on need)
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

To assist the clinician in:

• Confirming or rejecting a diagnosis
• Providing guidelines in patient management
• Establishing a prognosis
• Detecting disease through case findings or screening
• Monitoring follow up therapy

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests for a moderately complex laboratory
  • Chemistry, Urinalysis, Serology: Process specimens for testing by recognizing acceptable and unacceptable samples.
  • Operate and perform quality assessment on current LIS/EHR.
  • Operate test equipment and conduct performance checks.
  • Perform and report waived and moderately complex testing process according to standard operating procedures.
  • Complete testing within the designated turnaround time.
  • Correlate lab data with clinical states and patient information.
  • Recognize appropriate test selection, validity of test results, deviations of and causes of discrepant test results, and need for additional tests.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific problems, trouble shoot and exercise initiative and independent judgment in taking corrective action.
  • Communicate critical/urgent values to appropriate provider when appropriate
  • Hematology includes the above plus performing differentials and cell identification on blood and other body fluids; reviewing, validating and reporting test results.
  • Urinalysis includes chemical and microscopic analysis of urine.
  • Microbiology: Process specimen for culture by recognizing acceptable and unacceptable samples. Record and report results within the designated turn-around time.
• Quality assessment, quality control, instrumentation and proficiency testing
  • Verify correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks
  • Perform quality control testing and procedures to ensure reliability of test results.
  • Identify and interpret trends, shifts, and out of range results. Implement corrective action when necessary.
  • Perform proficiency tests and be knowledgeable in standards to maintain the laboratory’s accreditation.
  • Document all test results, repairs, maintenance, quality control, and quality assessment results.
  • Restock supplies
• Specimen collections and processing
  • Perform phlebotomy procedure
  • Ensure specimen identification and record keeping according to SOP.
  • Instruct patient on the collection of specimens.
  • Package and process referral specimens appropriately.
  • Maintain logs, document and process referral results to providers.
  • Maintain computer logs.
• Other duties as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned per needs of Student Health Services, UND and greater community
  • Motivated to seek and lead progressive practice opportunities to enhance service to students
  • Provide outreach education to the greater UND campus, (peer educators, student organizations, faculty, etc.)
  • Collaborate with greater Grand Forks community in public health practices and initiatives

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated skill to flexibly manage the professional demands of a challenging workload while maintaining positive and healthy perspectives and relationships
• Self-motivated
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Ability to critically analyze data and processes to improve operations and patient care
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work cooperatively with others
• Must be able to communicate with individuals with diverse backgrounds

Minimum Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Technologist/ASCP or Medical Laboratory Scientist/NCA or Medical Laboratory Technician/ASCP
• Licensed by the North Dakota Board of Medical Laboratory Practice as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician
• CPR certified, or obtains certification within 30 days of employment
• General computer experience
• Successful completion of Criminal History Records Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and laboratory interface systems (LIS).
• Phlebotomy experience

To Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume outlining certifications and licensing.