Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist - Fairview Health Services

M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center is looking to add a 0.9 FTE (72hours/2 week pay period) Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist to our team at at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center! This benefit eligible position will work 9 days per 2-week pay period, including every third weekend. Shifts will be primarily evenings, 8 hours in length, with a mix of 1pm and 2:30pm start times. There may be a rare overnight shift, but will be very infrequent.

We are a fairly small team, with 2-3 people routinely working evening shift. Techs work closely together to ensure timely and accurate patient results are delivered to care teams.

We offer competitive Benefits, including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.

The Lakes Medical Center Acute Care Laboratory comprised of approximately 30 team members, who staff the department 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. The team performs collections and testing in the areas of chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and transfusion medicine for patients of all ages.

Interview Process

We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is an outstanding way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share it directly with our leaders!

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.

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.