Overview

Fairview Health Services is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist for M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital (https://mhealthfairview.org/locations/m-health-fairview-ridges-hospital) , located in Burnsville, MN. This opening is a 0.6 FTE, benefit eligible position working 48 hours per 2-week pay period. The hours for this position are for the evening shift with shift hour of either 2:30-11:00 PM or 3:00-1130 PM and includes every other weekend with rotating holidays.

• The Evening shift offers a competitive shift retention bonus of up to $1,000 every six months (prorated per FTE) as well as a generous shift differential.

• We offer competitive Benefits (https://www.fairview.org/Benefits) , including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.

M Health Fairview Ridges Laboratory Laboratories is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, performing 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.

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