Overview:
M Health Fairview is looking for an
Evening Shift Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist for the Blood Bank (transfusion medicine) at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
This is a full-time, evening shift position.
- Typical hours are 14:45 - 23:15 (8 hour shifts, open to 10 hour shift options).
- Weekend rotation as needed
This position is eligible for a Sign On bonus of up to $7500 (pro-rated based on FTE)! We offer competitive Benefits, including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.
University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC) Blood Bank is an engaging work environment focused on patient safety and experience. We are committed to supporting your career growth, honoring your strengths, and empowering you to make a difference in the lives of others. There are two primary locations of our laboratory, at UMMC East Bank and UMMC West Bank. Our team specializes in transfusion medicine for numerous patient populations, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The UMMC Blood Bank provides blood components for transfusion and performs routine and complex immunohematology testing, including antibody identification, titers, and elutions. Our team consists of about 45 employees.
We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is an outstanding way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share it directly with our leaders!
Responsibilities/Job Description:
The Med Lab Scientist/Med Technologist (MLS/MT) Technical Lead functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. A MLS/MT Technical Lead 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 Technical Lead may be responsible for method development research, instrument correlation, and method validation. The MLS/MT Technical Lead correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. The MLS/MT Technical Lead participates in laboratory performance improvement activities. The MLS/MT Technical Lead collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote appropriate use of laboratory resources. In the absence of a supervisor, a MLS/MT Technical Lead may direct work flow in the daily operation of a laboratory section and provide direction and problem solving skills for laboratory functions.
Job Expectations include:
Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work.
Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing.
Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them.
Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention.
Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs
Orients and mentors new employees and students.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA’88. (Preferred BS in Clinical Laboratory Science/or Medical Technology.)
Experience
- 2 years’ experience as a Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Technologist (MLS/MT) working in Blood Bank.
Preferred Qualifications
- Leadership experience within the Clinical Laboratory