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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Catholic Health Initiatives

Little Falls, MNJob$30.05–42.28/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$30.05–42.28/hr
Location
Little Falls, MN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Med Technologist - ASCPMedical Technologist AMTBachelor's degree

Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist. The Medical Laboratory Scientist serves as a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and other disciplines to deliver accurate, timely results that support patient diagnosis and treatment, while ensuring regulatory compliance and meticulous attention to detail.

Key focus areas include Perform and report waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to SOPs, Provide patient care through clinical correlation of results, rapid notification of critical values, and timely testing, and Ensure major automated equipment is operational by performing maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.

Preferred (not required): Waived Test Procedures, Moderately Complex Test Procedures, Highly Complex Test Procedures, and Clinical Correlation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Waived Test ProceduresModerately Complex Test ProceduresHighly Complex Test ProceduresClinical CorrelationPattern of Bias IdentificationCritical Values NotificationInstrument MaintenanceInstrument CalibrationTroubleshootingQuality ControlProficiency TestingProcedure ValidationDocumentation GenerationHematologyChemistryMicrobiologyMolecular BiologyBlood BankingHistotechnology

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Science in Biological or Chemical ScienceMed Technologist - ASCPMedical Technologist AMTInternational Medical Laboratory ScientistBlood Banking CertificationChemistry - ASCPClinical Laboratory ScientistClinical Laboratory TechnologistTechnologist in Molecular BiologyMedical Laboratory Scientist - Med TechnologistMedical Technologist AABTechnologist in Microbiology

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

Job Requirements

Required

  • Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA

  • Med Technologist - ASCP, within 12 - months or

  • Medical Technologist AMT, within 12 - months

Preferred

  • International Medical Laboratory Scientist

  • Blood Banking

  • Chemistry - ASCP

  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist

  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist

  • Technologist in Molecular Biology

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist

  • Medical Technologist AAB

  • Technologist in Microbiology

  • Medical Technologist AMT

  • Specialist in Hematology

  • Specialist in Microbiobiology

  • Med Technologist - ASCP

  • Histotechnologist

Where You'll Work

In Central Minnesota you’ll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Little Falls, part of CommonSpirit Health. We’ve been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience, and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services.

Pay Range

$30.05 - $42.28 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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