Medical Lab Scientist Lead

Children’s Hospitals And Clinics Of Minnesota

Job Location:

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Certified as a Medical Technologist Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) board of registry or equivalent professional organization per CLIA standards. Certification must be completed by the first year of employment and kept current according to ASCP standards.

License/Certification/Registration required Yes
*NCA ASCP or equivalent

Education:
*Bachelors degree in chemical physical biological or clinical science or medical technology from an accredited institution or equivalent education and experience to qualify under CLIA guidelines.

Experience:
*Minimum 3 years of clinical laboratory experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Requires a baccalaureate or equivalent
*Computer skills
*Detail oriented
*Must be highly organized efficient and multifunctional. Must have good communication skills.
*Ability to work independently as well as in a team
*Demonstrates accountability for actions and decisions in daily work
*Solicits and accepts feedback in a positive manner
*Offers constructive input to support the work unit
*Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence
*Ability to lead develop and motivate staff
*Has a thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory methodology process and policies
*Demonstrates the ability to direct and contribute to initiatives and processes
*Strong communication skills - written oral; ability to present information to teams and/or other departments
*Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
*Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations
*Ability to be innovative
*Thrives on multiple changes in direction or assignments; explains rational for changes to others and encourages their support. Balances competing demands of multiple projects by setting priorities communicating change and meeting deadlines; embraces change and unfamiliar tasks; maintains an open mind and willingness to try new ideas approaches.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary this position may be eligible for medical dental vision retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment drug screen background investigation and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.

Childrens Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color creed sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

About Childrens Minnesota

Childrens Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924 Childrens Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals nine primary care clinics multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .

Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy care delivery and promoting diversity equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

The laboratories at Childrens Hospitals and Clinics are full service facilities that offer a complete spectrum of laboratory techniques for the evaluation of pediatric disorders. Laboratories are located on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses and and provide services on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Disciplines include Chemistry Hematology Microbiology Virology Serology Blood Bank Immunology/Flow Cytometry Histology and Pathology.

Position Summary

Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for specimen processing test performance test result reporting and specimen collection. The MLS provides service in one or more sections of the laboratory with a high level of accuracy precision and timeliness and ensures compliance with departmental and regulatory agency standards. Service is provided to patients of all age groups. Provides oversight and work direction to MLTs MLSs and phlebotomists in the absence of management. Supports section technical specialist with various assignments. Non-technical duties include taking supply inventories stocking supplies cleaning and maintaining work area equipment and instrumentation.

The MLS Lead supports the coagulation department(s) on both the Minneapolis and St. Paul campus.

Required Experience: