Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

M Health Fairview Northland in Princeton, MN is looking for a casual Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (MLS/MT). This is a non-benefit eligible position working various shifts, one weekend a month, and rotating holidays. This position involves working in an Acute Care Laboratory that includes Blood Bank, Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, limited Microbiology, Specimen Collection, and Urinalysis.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. The 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 ideal MLS candidate:

Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work.

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service by adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
• Obtains specimens from patients of all ages and degrees of physical and/or mental ability.
• Properly verifies patient identity.
• Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing.
• Verifies correct identification of specimens before testing.
• Follows established guidelines for determining priority of specimen testing and procurement

Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them.

• Acts as a resource for problem solving, corrective action and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations.
• Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.
• Consults with supervisor if unable to resolve issues.
• Exercises critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies.

Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention.

• Determine if test results fall within normal parameters and reporting protocols. Recognizes age-specific reference ranges.
• Correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise and other conditions affecting test results.
• Takes appropriate action to recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results.
• Directly communicates abnormal and critical results to care giver.
• Obtains information from caregivers to resolve reasons for incongruent results (physiologic or methodologic).

Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs.

• Documents deviations and action taken.
• Documents reagent, test kit and calibrator checks.
• Recognizes and communicates values and trends that exceed the QC decision levels. Takes action to resolve and consults with manager/specialist as needed.
• Participates in the Lab Performance Improvement Program by collecting data, reviewing the results and implementing corrective action recommendations.
• Documents compliance with regulations of governmental or voluntary regulatory agencies.
• Collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction.

Orients and mentors new employees and students.

• Participates in orienting individuals in routine and complex testing methodology, instrumentation, and information systems.
• Checks work prior to release.
• Completes training checklists and evaluations as appropriate.
• Reports progress and problems to manager/specialist.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science 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. If not certified, must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Required Skills

• Phlebotomy experience

Desired Skills