Overview

Fairview Health Services is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital (https://mhealthfairview.org/locations/m-health-fairview-st-johns-hospital) in Maplewood.

This is a 0.8FTE (64 hours/pay period), benefit-eligible opportunity; Evening Shift (2:00pm-10:30pm), every other weekend rotation (Saturday and Sunday) and rotating holidays. This is a generalist position and must be able to work in Blood Bank.

The St. John's Laboratory cares for a hospital of over 184 beds. We see all patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Our service lines include Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Cardiac Care, and general surgery. Our Laboratory offers a robust generalist experience for prospective employees.

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