Medical Laboratory Scientist

1.0 FTE - Rotating Shifts

Starting Pay: $32.37 - $40.47 (based on experience)

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 Scientist (ASCP or equivalent certification)
• Prior 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

Core Competencies:

1. Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrates job appropriate technical skills
• Demonstrates job appropriate computer skills
• Follows instructions, policies, and procedures
• Complies with safety and infection control guidelines
• Complies with CAP/CLIA standards for the Clinical Laboratory

2. Problem Solving

• Anticipates problems and takes appropriate preventive action
• Identifies problems, evaluates alternatives, and responds appropriately
• Follows through with actions and communications

3. Customer Service

• First Impressions: We create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, comfortable, and respected.
• Patient-Centered Care: Patient expectations and needs come before internal convenience.
• Consistent Processes: We design, implement, and maintain consistent, patient-centered processes.
• Communications: We deliver timely, accurate, consistent, and understandable communications to everyone.
• Teamwork and Relationship Building: We are committed to being team players.
• Accountability: We are committed to excellence. As a team and as individuals, we are responsible for creating remarkable experiences for those we interact with. OMC Champion: I am an ambassador for OMC.

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 a 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.