Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician

1.0 FTE - Rotating Shifts

Pay Scales:

Medical Laboratory Scientist: $31.59 - $47.38

Medical Laboratory Technician: $24.94 - $37.41

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent certification) or equivalent education
• Previous recent experience in Laboratory Science preferred
• Requires good communication skills and ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making in problem identification and resolution
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership in all aspects of laboratory practice and serves as a technical resource
• Demonstrates proficiency in general laboratory practice including Blood Bank, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Immunology, Limited Microbiology, Microscopy, Molecular Microbiology, Phlebotomy, Urinalysis, and specimen handling and processing
• Demonstrates working knowledge in contemporary laboratory accreditation and regulations and actively participates in the accreditation process
• Successfully performs required quality control and proficiency testing and actively participates in evaluation of QC/PT data and development of corrective actions and follow-up, as needed
• Actively participates in Quality Management process, as needed
• Performs required preventative maintenance on analytical equipment and troubleshoots problems with appropriate follow-up
• Maintains accurate records of testing, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Serves as resource for clinicians and Branch Clinic Laboratory personnel, as needed
• Instructs patients in proper collection procedures
• Actively participates in review/revision of laboratory procedures and policies on an ongoing basis
• Assists with the evaluation and development of new or improved test systems, as assigned
• Assists with new employee orientation and competency assessment with performance evaluation and documentation
• Complies with organization/department policies, procedures, and requirements for mandatory education, as required
• Actively participates in maintaining a safe work environment
• Actively participates in maintenance and management of adequate inventory with required documentation
• Performs other duties as requested