Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Scientist collects, processes, and performs laboratory testing in accordance with laboratory protocols. The position functions as a key operator and trainer for instrumentation in assigned discipline. The position functions as charge person as assigned.
Work Schedule:
This position participates in the laboratory's 70/10 incentive program, working seven consecutive 10-hour shifts (Tuesday through Monday), every other weekend, and rotating holidays.
Scheduled hours are 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on weekdays and 1:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. on weekends and holidays.
Employees in this program work 70 hours per pay period while receiving compensation equivalent to an 80-hour pay period.
Required Qualifications:
Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or field related to area or specialty.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
• American Society of Clinical Pathology or National Certification Agency, HEW or military certification is required.
• New hires must attain certification within 12 months of hire. Failure to attain certification will result in demotion or loss of position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Personal Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Printer, electronic medical record, and all laboratory instrumentation used in their area of expertise.

Benefits:
Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!