Medical Lab Technician / Medical Lab Scientist - Grand Itasca

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, a part of Fairview Health Services, is currently seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Technician (MLT) or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) to join our team! A long-tenured management team that takes a personal interest in every employee is one of the many advantages you'll find here at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital.

POSITION: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full time 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period)

WORK SCHEDULE: Nights, 10-hour shifts

DEPARTMENT: Laboratory

SIGN ON BONUS!! Generous Shift Differential!!

JOIN OUR TEAM:
Nestled in the heart of the Northland, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is the dominant provider of primary care services in the local and surrounding area to include roughly 50,000 people. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 650 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY:
Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Understand and use scientific and technical language and symbols.
2. Recognize slight differences in shape, color, and texture.
3. Use eyes, hands and fingers to operate delicate and sensitive equipment.
4. Work precisely and accurately.
5. Follow technical instructions which may be oral, written, or in the form of charts or drawings.
6. Use measurable and verifiable information for making decisions or judgments.
7. Collects and processes all specimen types.
8. Participates in proficiency testing.
9. Ensures that patient results are reported correctly and seek help when corrective action is needed.
10. Follows all quality control and patient reporting processes.
11. Completes competency assessment.
12. Competent with the LIS and HER systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or Bachelor's degree in Medical Lab Science.

2. Eligible for ASCP or equivalent (must obtain within 12-months of hire) required.

3. Good interpersonal communication skills.

4. Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values.

5. Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.