Medical Laboratory Scientist

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Tuition reimbursement

Earned wage access

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. This full-time night shift role runs 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

with every-other-weekend rotation and includes a potential Shift Incentive Bonus of up to $2,000, paid semi-annually. The MLS will perform complex diagnostic testing across hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and specimen processing.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for appropriate laboratory certification per CLIA ’88 requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or medical technology with qualifying practicum or equivalent.
• Transcript or documentation proving degree and coursework in biology and chemistry.
• Equivalency verification or transcript evaluation may be required.
• Military medical laboratory training plus degree acceptable.
• Master’s degree in a related laboratory field may qualify for senior MLS roles.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specimens from patients of all ages and prioritize work.
• Verify patient identity and specimen integrity.
• Perform a wide range of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation and information systems per procedures.
• Communicate abnormal or critical results to caregivers and escalate as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

16 semester hours biology including microbiology

16 semester hours chemistry including organic/biochemistry

Master’s degree in related field (molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, etc.)

HHS-approved laboratory certification (ASCP/ASCPi/AMT MLS) within 1 year

HEW Medical Technologist certification may be considered

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital located in Edina, MN.

This is a full-time night shift position working 8-hour shifts from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with an every-other-weekend rotation. Candidates should be comfortable working overnight hours and demonstrate flexibility to support departmental scheduling needs. The night shift offers an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise through more complex testing, work with greater independence, and earn a higher hourly rate. This role is also eligible for a Shift Incentive Bonus of up to $2,000, paid every six months (pro‑rated based on FTE).

Training for this role will last approximately 12 weeks and will include rotations across all laboratory shifts to ensure comprehensive competency development. Training schedules include:

• Day Shift: 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Evening Shift: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Night Shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

This structured training provides hands‑on experience and prepares team members for success in their permanent night shift assignment.

M Health Fairview Southdale Acute Care Laboratory is fast‑paced and it is staffed 24hours a day, 7 days a week. Our laboratory provides quality testing in the areas of clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. The MLS performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. The MLS correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. The MLS collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction. The MLS participates in laboratory performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assess 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, action steps 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.
• Determines 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.

  Required Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes meeting qualifications as high complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA ’88.
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided. or
  • Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
  • A transcript evaluation verifying equivalency to a U.S. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university. • Equivalency verification documentation must be provided. or
  • Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry. • Transcript must be provided. or
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biology, cytology, immunology, immunohematology, microbiology, allied health, medical laboratory science, or an appropriately related field. • Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided.
  • Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. • ASCP, ASCPi, or AMT – MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or MT (Medical Technologist) within 1 Year or
  • HEW Medical Technologist certification may be considered.

  Benefit Overview

  Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

  Compensation Disclaimer

  An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

  EEO Statement

  EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status