Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist for their Minneapolis facility. This role involves performing complex diagnostic tests, mentoring new employees, and collaborating with laboratory customers to ensure high-quality care. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant certification, offering competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

PTO and Sick and Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory field or equivalent.
• Eligible or certified in laboratory certification (ASCP) within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
• Coordinate with laboratory customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Participate in laboratory performance improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s in a related laboratory field

Prefer BS in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Job Overview

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and thecommunities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we allshare. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, orsupporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist for our first shift at M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center in Minneapolis. Shift times are typically 7:00am-3:30pm with occasional coverage of the 5:00am shift once fully trained. There is a weekend rotation of every fourth weekend. The rotation alternates between working both a Saturday and Sunday one instance and work Saturday with Sunday on-call for the next. There are also rotating holiday assignments. Weekend/holiday hours are 6:00am-2:30pm.

The Clinics and Surgery Center Laboratory is a fast-paced, high complexity laboratory serving a unique and diverse patient population. Out team of over 45 staff members prides itself on delivering exceptional care to our patients as well as accurate and quick results to our clinicians.

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

Job expectations include: following established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work, recognizing problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them, evaluating testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention, demonstrating understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs, orienting and mentoring new employees and students, demonstrating ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA ’88.
• Possess or be eligible to receive appropriate laboratory certification (ASCP). If not certified, must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer BS in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Other Required Skills

• Attention to detail
• Good organizational skills

Desired Skills

• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
• Ability to exercise independent judgment

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