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Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist
Fairview Health Services
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Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

Fairview Health Services

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Posted:
January 5, 2021
Location:
Edina, Minnesota
Salary:
Open
Overview

Fairview Health Services is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (MLS/MT)at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital ., located in Edina, MN. This is a part-time (benefit eligible) position, 64 hours/2 week pay period, evening shifts, and every other weekend is overnight shifts. May need to cover other night shifts or other open shifts as needed by the department.

We offer competitive Benefits , including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.

Responsibilities/Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist (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.

Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work

  • Obtains specimens from patients of all ages and degrees of physical and/or mental disability.
  • 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.

Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing

  • Performs waived, moderate or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA 88.
  • Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
  • Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedure.
  • Completes specified maintenance on instruments.

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 supervisor 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 supervisor/manager.

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors 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.
  • MLTs will also be considered for this role with an associates degree. Certification requirements same as above.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefer BS in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Other Required Skills

  • Good phlebotomy skills.

Desired Skills

  • Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment
  • Demonstrate good manual dexterity.
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Internal Number: 2020-62204
About Fairview Health Services
Together with the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians we have created M Health Fairview. M Health Fairview is the newly expanded collaboration among the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. The healthcare system combines the best of academic and community medicine — expanding access to world-class, breakthrough care through our 10 hospitals and 60 clinics.Fairview Health Services (fairview.org) is an award-winning, nonprofit health system providing exceptional care across the full spectrum of health care services. Fairview is one of the most comprehensive and geographically accessible systems in the state, with 10 hospitals—including an academic medical center and long-term care hospital—serving the greater Twin Cities metro area.Its broad continuum also includes 60 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living communities, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, rehabilitation centers, counseling and home health care services, medical transportation, an integrated provider network and health insurer PreferredOne. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, ...Fairview’s 32,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated providers embrace innovation to drive a healthier future through healing, discovery and education.
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