Laboratory Technical Specialist

Job Duties

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Laboratory Technical Specialist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Ensures and maintains reliability, integrity, and functionality of all test systems within assigned lab discipline across all laboratory sites. Evaluates and coordinates activities with vendors and implements procedures for test methodology, specimen handling and instrumentation. Ensures compliance with the standards of accrediting and regulatory agencies. Designs, monitors, and directs staff in quality assurance systems including quality control, test utilization, and proficiency testing. Participates in and leads HealthPartners hospital and ambulatory technical teams and committees as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Bachelor's degree in science or healthcare field required.

Three years operational laboratory experience required in specialty.

Laboratory and Hospital information systems, personal computer with word processing and data management, Internet, and unique reference laboratory ordering systems.

Proficiency in the operations of Microsoft Office (including e-mail and calendar), telephones, fax machines and copiers. Frequent use of spreadsheets, data, and analytics software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

Medical Laboratory Science

Experience across multiple laboratory disciplines preferred.

Three years' experience with clinical laboratory systems and quality assurance related to specialty preferred.

ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.

Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and proven leadership qualities.

Demonstrates comfort interacting with customers and providers of various educational backgrounds.

Ability to analyze workflows, develop plans, and implement appropriate actions.

Exhibits a high degree of organization, with proven attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Possesses effective problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of general method evaluation, validation, and research and development of methodology.

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies standards.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$38.58 - $57.88 / Hourly

Postal Code

55416

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

123386

Job Benefits

Not specified