Medical Laboratory Scientist

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k with match

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-site employee fitness center

On-site physical therapy clinic

On-site employee clinic

Center for Employee Resilience

Job summary

Regions Hospital Core Laboratory is seeking a self-motivated Medical Lab Scientist to join our team. You will work as a generalist and float between departments, performing tasks from specimen receiving to high complexity testing in Blood Bank and automation lines across Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology and Urinalysis.

The role supports Regions Hospital, six suburban hospitals, and over twenty clinics. Rotating days/evenings with weekends/holidays, and a .8 FTE (32 hours per week) schedule,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biology, or other science related field. Advanced degree or training (Masters) may substitute for preferred certification.
• Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification with ASCP or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving at the front desk to high complex testing such as antibody ID, Antigen typing and other complex workups in Blood Bank.
• Work on moderate to high complex automation line in Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology and Urinalysis.
• Float between different departments as a generalist.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biology, or other science related field

Advanced degree or training may substitute for certification

Job description

Regions Hospital Core Laboratory is currently seeking a self-motivated, quality-focused Medical Lab Scientist to join our team. As a Medical Lab Scientist at Regions Hospital, you will join an innovative and collaborative group of professionals in our newly remodeled laboratory designed for ergonomics and workflow. Our team has also been engaged in developing our new laboratory information system designed to provide efficiency and patient safety. Your work will support Regions Hospital as well as six other suburban hospitals and over twenty clinics in our network.

As part of our team, you will work as a generalist and float between different departments. You will perform specimen receiving at the front desk to high complex testing such as antibody ID, Antigen typing and other complex workups in Blood Bank to moderate to high complex automation line in Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology and Urinalysis.

Work schedule:

• Days/Evening with Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• .8 FTE/32 hours per week

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biology, or other science related field. Advanced Degree or training (Masters in Sciences or Clinical Specialty) may substitute for preferred certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful completion of a Clinical rotation in an approved program that qualifies for ASCP certification or equivalent.

Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification with ASCP or equivalent agency or eligible preferred

Benefits:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• 401k with match
• disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• on-site employee fitness center
• on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need
• Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency

Benefits take effect first day of employment.

Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.