Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

Position Overview

Fairview is seeking a Full Time Medical Laboratory Scientist for the Northeast Clinic Laboratories (1.0 FTE or 80 hours per 2‐week pay period). The primary site is M Health Fairview Clinic – Hugo with a rotating weekend shift at an Urgent Care site. There is also the possibility of cross-training at additional clinic sites including M Health Fairview Clinic – Vadnais Heights, M Health Fairview Clinic – Blaine, and M Health Fairview Clinic – Stillwater. Shifts are 8 hours in length (typically closing shifts from 9:30am to 6:00pm Monday‐Thursday and 9:00am to 5:30pm on Friday, with one weekend day scheduled every 5–6 weeks based on business needs). Staff traveling between clinics receive mileage reimbursement along with an additional $3/hour float pay.

Compensation: $34.88 – $49.25 Hourly

Key Responsibilities

• Follow established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work.
• Obtain specimens from patients of all ages and varying degrees of physical and/or mental ability while properly verifying patient identity.
• Assess the integrity and correct identification of specimens before testing.
• Perform a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, including waived or moderate complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to established procedures and complete specified maintenance on instruments.
• Recognize problems and take appropriate measures to resolve them, serving as a resource for troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Exercise critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies, including evaluation of testing results for accuracy.
• Directly communicate abnormal and critical results to caregivers and document deviations with corresponding action steps.
• Participate in laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, and Compliance Programs.
• Orient and mentor new employees and students by assessing their progress and providing necessary training.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field (including the related lab practicum) meeting qualifications for moderate complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA ’88.
• Alternatively, a degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution with documentation (diploma or transcript), or a transcript evaluation verifying equivalency to a U.S. Baccalaureate degree.
• Alternatively, completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course along with the requisite academic coursework.
• Alternatively, a Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, or medical laboratory science, with appropriate documentation.
• Possession of or eligibility to receive appropriate HHS-approved laboratory certification (ASCP, ASCPi, AMT – MLS or MT within 1 year or HEW Medical Technologist certification may be considered).
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) within 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to work at additional sites as needed.

Benefits & Perks

• Mileage reimbursement for travel between clinic sites.
• Additional $3/hour float pay for applicable travel.