Histology Laboratory Technical Specialist

Park Nicollet Health Services; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Park Nicollet Health Services is seeking a qualified individual to ensure reliability and functionality of test systems across its laboratories. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, alongside three years of operational laboratory experience. Candidates are expected to possess strong skills in laboratory information systems and Microsoft Office, along with excellent communication and leadership abilities. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical and dental insurance, retirement program, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Three years operational laboratory experience required in specialty.
• Experience across multiple laboratory disciplines preferred.
• Three years’ experience with clinical laboratory systems and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliability, integrity, and functionality of test systems.
• Coordinate activities with vendors and implement test procedures.
• Lead technical teams and committees as appropriate.

Skills

Laboratory and Hospital information systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

Leadership qualities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare field

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Ensures and maintains reliability, integrity, and functionality of all test systems within assigned lab discipline across all laboratory sites. Evaluates and coordinates activities with vendors and implements procedures for test methodology, specimen handling and instrumentation. Ensures compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies. Designs, monitors, and directs staff in quality assurance systems including quality control, test utilization, and proficiency testing. Participates in and leads HealthPartners hospital and ambulatory technical teams and committees as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or healthcare field required.
• Three years operational laboratory experience required in specialty.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Laboratory and Hospital information systems, personal computer with word processing and data management, internet, and unique reference laboratory ordering systems.
• Proficiency in the operations of Microsoft Office (including e-mail and calendar), telephones, fax machines and copiers. Frequent use of spreadsheets, data, and analytics software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Science
• Experience across multiple laboratory disciplines.
• Three years’ experience with clinical laboratory systems and quality assurance related to specialty.

Licensure / Registration / Certification

• ASCP certification or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Detailed)

• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills and proven leadership qualities.
• Demonstrates comfort interacting with customers and providers of various educational backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze workflows, develop plans, and implement appropriate actions.
• Exhibits a high degree of organization, with proven attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Possesses effective problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of general method evaluation, validation, and research and development of methodology.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of accrediting and regulatory agencies standards.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.