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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Catholic Health Initiatives

Baudette, MNJob$29.36–43.68/hrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$29.36–43.68/hr
Location
Baudette, MN
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

MT (ASCP) CertificationCLS (NCA) CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist. As a Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment. You will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines, analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

Key focus areas include Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens, Adhere to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting, and Provide excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Medical Technology Or Related Science, MT (ASCP) Certification, and CLS (NCA) Certification. Important skills include Scientific Foundation, Technical Proficiency, Problem-Solving, Attention To Detail, Accuracy, and Regulatory Adherence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Scientific FoundationTechnical ProficiencyProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailAccuracyRegulatory AdherencePerform Waived Test ProceduresPerform Moderately Complex Test ProceduresPerform Highly Complex Test ProceduresAdhere to Section's Standard Operating ProceduresClinical Correlation of ResultsIdentification of Patterns of BiasRapid Notification of Critical ValuesPerform Required MaintenanceCalibrationTroubleshooting ProceduresContact Instrument Vendor for Assistance or RepairPerform Quality Control ProceduresMaintain RecordsPerform Proficiency TestingReview Results With Laboratory Clinical LeadersAssist in Evaluation and Generation of Compliant DocumentationValidation of New Procedures and EquipmentWork Independently

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or Related ScienceMT (ASCP) CertificationCLS (NCA) CertificationGeneralist Laboratory Experience1 Year Microbiology and Blood Bank Experience

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

  • Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting

  • Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits

  • Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair

  • Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters

  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders

  • Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

We are offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or related science from an accredited school

  • Certified as MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), or equivalent

  • Generalist laboratory experience

  • One year previous microbiology and blood bank experience required

  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently

Preferred

  • Two year microbiology and blood bank experience

Where You'll Work

CHI LakeWood Health provides long-term care, family practice-clinic, 15-bed critical-access hospital, public health and assisted living services. Nestled in Baudette, MN, just minutes from Lake of the Woods and Zippel Bay State Park. Enjoy nature's playground, lake living, trails, unique shopping, and dining! We serve patients and their loved ones in Lake of the Woods County and the surrounding area. Check out the link for more info on Baudette, MN https://www.ci.baudette.mn.us/.

Pay Range

$29.36 - $43.68 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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