Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician

Description 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 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.