Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $30.83 - $42.98
Pay Info: Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!
Union Position: Yes

Department Details

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This role will include working as a generalist in other departments within the lab, but have an emphasis on the Chemistry department, reviewing quality control data, maintenance logs, procedure review, staff competency review, and instrument implementation.

Shifts are primarily day time hours, with occasional other times when staff dedicated to working those times of day have time off requests and other staff rotate through covering for them.

Job Summary

The lead medical laboratory scientist is responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. Responsible for ensuring a laboratory section meets accreditation requirements. Collects laboratory specimens, as needed. Processes lab specimens and performs clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods, in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures. Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position. Demonstrates critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem solving. Demonstrates personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization to promote a positive work environment by encouraging the same ideals in peers. Seeks personal learning opportunities and provides learning opportunities to other staff. Recognizes safety hazards and complies with all safety practices and protocols. Assists in the training and competency assessment of staff. Serves as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel and collaborates with other departments across the enterprise. Serves as the region representative in an enterprise workgroup. Participates in validations, proficiency testing and evaluation and quality assurance initiatives. Leads quality improvement initiatives within section. Provides feedback for performance appraisals. Performs other related duties as assigned. May be required to travel to other locations.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.

Two years of laboratory related experience preferred.

Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) also acceptable. If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice. Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to the state requirements as needed for license and certifications. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.