Building Location:32nd Avenue Building

Department:12031 Pathology

Job Description:Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.

The Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing tasks to support pre-analytical and post-analytical functions within Essentia Health Laboratories.

The Laboratory Scientist will promote patient safety while performing specimen collection and processing.

This position will also perform waived lab testing following standards of accreditation agencies.

Starting Pay (based on experience): $18.88 - $28.32

Our benefits include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Savings with Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account
Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
Career Advancement
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

Collects specimens through venipuncture or capillary skin puncture and other miscellaneous specimens (Urine, swabs, etc.)Performs specimen processing and handling according to testing requirementsPerforms laboratory testing, when applicable, per accreditation and licensure requirementsParticipates in training of new employees, students, and other personnel as appropriateFollows Essentia Health rules and policies while handling specimens and equipment to ensure safety and quality

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Science or Allied HealthKnowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer graduate interested in pursuing a degree from an accredited laboratory program or other route to qualify them to sit for MLS ASCP BOC

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:Day/Eve Rotation

Shift End Time:Day/Eve Rotation

Weekends:

Holidays:No

Call Obligation:No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline: