Overview M Health Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical in the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank. This is a 0.8 FTE, 8 hour, Day/Night shift position with 3 out of 6 weekends. Day shift is typically 7 am to 3:30 pm, while Night shift runs from 10:45 pm to 9:15 am. The University of Minnesota Medical Center Acute Laboratories perform clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing. The West Bank Acute Care Laboratory serves a variety of pediatric and adult patients. The Acute Care team consists of 100 employees, and the laboratory is staffed 24hours a day, 7 days a week. Responsibilities Job Description The MLS/MT functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. A MLS/MT performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results. The MLS/MT correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results. The MLS/MT collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction. The MLS/MT participates in laboratory performance improvement activities. Job expectations include: following established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work, recognizing problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them, evaluating testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention, demonstrating understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs, orienting and mentoring new employees and students, demonstrating ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelors in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA ’88. Possess or be eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT). HEW certification is also recognized. Certification is required within 1 year of hire. Preferred Qualifications BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology. Good phlebotomy skills. EEO Statement EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status