Medical Laboratory Scientist

CHI; Breckenridge (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Francis Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist in Breckenridge, MN to perform complex tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology and more, ensuring accurate, timely results for patient care.

You will analyze specimens, operate and maintain instruments, perform QA/QC, and report results with clinical correlation to support diagnosis and treatment decisions. A strong scientific foundation and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in biological or chemical science per CLIA requirements.
• Strong scientific foundation and technical proficiency.
• Ability to perform waived to highly complex tests with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens.
• Provides clinical correlation of results and rapid notification of critical values.
• Maintains major automated equipment including calibration and troubleshooting.
• Performs calibration and quality control and keeps records within parameters.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results with laboratory leadership.
• Assists in validating new procedures and equipment for updated technology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological or chemical science

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.

• Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting


• Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits


• Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair


• Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters


• Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders


• Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hire

Preferred

• International Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or


• Blood Banking, upon hire or


• Chemistry - ASCP, upon hire or


• Clinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire or


• Clinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire or


• Technologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire or


• Medical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire or


• Medical Technologist AAB, upon hire or


• Technologist in Microbiology, upon hire or


• Medical Technologist AMT, upon hire or


• Specialist in Hematology, upon hire or


• Specialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire or


• Med Technologist - ASCP, upon hire or


• Histotechnologist, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Francis Health is a ministry serving the head of the Red River basin, located in Breckenridge Minnesota, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls in 1899. St. Francis is an organization that provides a full continuum of health care services. We promote health, healing and community through works of care and compassion. We are committed to a holistic healing ministry and a quality management philosophy using the St. Francis Core Values for its foundation. Our team members and medical staff take pride in providing innovative and high-quality service in a healing environment. St. Francis Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a national health care ministry that shares the following mission, vision, and values

Pay Range

$29.44 - $43.79 /hour