Medical laboratory scientist (mls) - .8 fte

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) utilizes their education, skill, and expertise to support patient care by performing routine clinical laboratory tests done in hematology, chemistry, immuno-hematology, microbiology, immunology and coagulation under COLA and CLIA standards and/or guidelines, then communicating results to the clinician (physician or APC) or other authorized clinical care staff. This position is primarily responsible for testing and analyzing a variety of specimens, as well as the clinical and operational management of all laboratory equipment, processes, and patient results communication. The MLS may oversee the work of technicians in the lab or use education and training to perform more complex testing or tasks.

Schedule: This position will have a home site in the Eagan Urgency Room and will work every 3rd weekend. The position is straight day shifts.

Education and Experience: Bachelor Science degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or Clinical Laboratory Sciences is required; plus 2 years of experience in a hospital or health clinic laboratory setting. Familiar with calibration and QC oversight of laboratory equipment.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification as an MLS.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory procedures on blood, urine, and other body samples pursuant to tests ordered.
• Implement and follow a laboratory quality assurance and quality control plan in collaboration with the laboratory technical supervisor and laboratory manager.
• Order, result, and cancel tests in the electronic medical record with direction from the clinician or registered nurse.
• Restock and maintain appropriate laboratory inventory supply levels.
• Collect and record pertinent patient data needed for interpretation of laboratory tests.
• Communicate patient laboratory data clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner to the rest of the health care team.

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