Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead

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Key Position Details:

• Lead for Histology Specimen Processing and Safety
• Position will work at both Mercy Hospital and Mercy Hospital-Unity Campus laboratories
• Full time position (80 hours every two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• Every third weekend rotation
• May require travel between sites eligible for mileage reimbursement

Job Description:

Performs routine to highly complex medical laboratory tests in different areas of the lab. Responsible for one or more technical work areas including: oversight as a key operators regulatory compliance new method project plans technical communications and cost-effective inventory control. May be the document owner of technical procedures forms misc. documents method validation and implementation. Trains students and new employees coordinates preceptor activity participates in system competency development and provides the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program. Functions as the site lab liaison to the systems Technical Specialist and serves as Charge Tech in the absence of Supervisor/Manager.

CLIA Role:
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing

Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing.

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine to highly complex laboratory procedures.
  • Performs analytical and waived tests according to policy and procedures and federal regulations including CAP OSHA COLA CLIA and HIPAA.
  • Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves complex test problems.
  • Recognizes communicates and documents results that require action.
  • Performs and documents routine & advanced instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action and ensures appropriate record retention.
  • Maintains oversight as the key site technical resource of one or more work areas.
  • Oversees proficiency testing for assigned department.
  • Coordinates and assists in the development of required competencies including timely direct observation of staff.
• Maintain safety education and competency requirements.
  • Participates in the training of employees and students.
  • Manages proficiency testing assignments and submission.
  • Performs and coordinates Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
• Collection and processing of specimens.
  • Instructs patients on procedures and protocols.
  • Verifies correct patient identification.
  • Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
  • Collects sample and labels specimens.
• Customer service and patient order management.
  • Greets patients performs check-in process and responds to patients questions and needs.
  • Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
  • Performs scheduling ordering and releasing of patient orders in the electronic medical record.
• Administrative duties.
  • Stocks rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis.
  • Participates in departmental or system wide meetings projects or committees as required.
  • Performs various clerical duties.
  • May assist with department scheduling.
• CLIA defined responsibilities:
  • 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
  • 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA 88
• 3 to 7 years of experience in high complexity laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Possess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT) required. If not certified must obtain certification within 180 Days

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally up to 10 lbs. frequently

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Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. Thats why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind body spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars dedicated well-being navigators and many programs activities articles videos personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations mission values goals business practices and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental

• PTO/Time Away

• Retirement Savings Plans

• Life Insurance

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

• Paid Caregiver Leave

• Voluntary Benefits (vision legal critical illness)

• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.