Medical Laboratory Scientist, Lead

HealthPartners; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead to support point of care testing, urinalysis, kit testing and Micro PXR testing, with responsibilities for advanced analyses. The Lead will perform tests with independent judgment, and manage departmental activities including regulatory readiness, scheduling, and interdepartmental guidance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field, and MT/CLS/MLS certification (ASCP/NBRC) with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field.
• Current MT/CLS/MLS certification by NBRC or ASCP; within one year if not on hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform complex medical laboratory tests and analyses.
• Support point of care testing, urinalysis, kit testing and Micro PXR as needed.
• Oversee regulatory readiness and department operations.

Skills

Lab leadership

Interdepartmental communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Lakeview Hospital is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead to help support point of care testing, Urinalysis, Kit testing, and Micro PXR testing.

Position Summary

The Lead Medical Lab Scientist is responsible for performing and analyzing complex medical laboratory tests and procedures which require the exercise of independent judgment with minimal supervision. This position is also responsible to perform ongoing departmental management and support (which involves regulatory readiness) in one or more laboratory departments.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 6:30am to 3:00pm
• Every 4th weekend

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related field

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• Current certification as Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the National Board of Registry, American Society Clinical Pathology (ASCP). If not present at hire, must have within one year of start date.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet all criteria required under Lakeview’s Automobile Liability Guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 2 years laboratory experience
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to provide technical instructions and communicate and advise other departments on clinical laboratory procedures.

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 much more!