Fairview Health Services·Minneapolis, Minnesota
Perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing in a specialized Hematopathology Laboratory, focusing on bone marrow and flow cytometry. Responsibilities include specimen processing, instrument maintenance, and communicating critical results to caregivers.
Fairview is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our highly specialized Hematopathology Laboratory team at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank. This position offers a consistent Monday through Friday evening schedule from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with no weekend or holiday requirements. New hires will complete a comprehensive onboarding and training on the day shift, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for approximately six months before transitioning to the evening schedule. We are looking for a candidate with experience in flow cytometry, bone marrow collection/processing, and bone marrow evaluation.
Hematopathology serves a unique and diverse patient population, supporting some of the most advanced clinical programs in the region. Our hospital is recognized as a national leader in areas such as bone marrow transplantation and has recently been designated as a Rare Disease Center of Excellence.
Our team of 17 dedicated laboratory professionals perform highly specialized testing that directly impacts the care of patients with malignant, transplant-related, and complex hematologic disorders. This work includes peripheral blood and bone marrow morphology, bone marrow collection and processing, special stains, 10–12 color leukemia/lymphoma immunophenotyping by flow cytometry, stem cell enumeration, lymphocyte subset analysis, and cell therapy and transplant-related testing.
This position offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced and collaborative team while contributing to advanced diagnostic testing that supports innovative patient care and medical advancements. If you are passionate about hematology, flow cytometry, and complex laboratory medicine, this is an exceptional opportunity to expand your expertise and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
We offer competitive Benefits, including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice.
The MLS performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing, and acts as a resource for problem resolution and interpretation of results.
The MLS correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions affecting test results.
The MLS collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction.
The MLS participates in laboratory performance improvement activities.
Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work. Obtains specimens from patients of all ages and degrees of physical and/or mental disability. Properly verifies patient identity. Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing. Verifies correct identification of specimens before testing. Follows established guidelines for determining priority of specimen testing and procurement. Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Performs waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88. Functions independently in performing all major work responsibilities of professional laboratory practice. Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedure. Completes specified maintenance on instruments. Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them. Acts as a resource for problem solving, action steps and troubleshooting for lab procedures and unexpected events in lab operations. Initiates proper safety or emergency responses. Consults with supervisor if unable to resolve issues. Exercises critical thinking to maintain and improve department productivity and efficiencies. Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention. Determines if test results fall within normal parameters and reporting protocols. Recognizes age-specific reference ranges. Correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise and other conditions affecting test results. Takes appropriate action to recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results. Directly communicates abnormal and critical results to care giver. Obtains information from caregivers to resolve reasons for incongruent results (physiologic or methodologic). Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs. Documents deviations and action taken. Documents reagent, test kit and calibrator checks. Recognizes and communicates values and trends that exceed the QC decision levels. Takes action to resolve and consults with supervisor as needed. Participates in the lab Performance improvement program by collecting data, reviewing the results, and implementing action step recommendations. Documents compliance with regulations of governmental or voluntary regulatory agencies. Collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction. Orients and mentors’ new employees and students. Orients individuals in routine and complex testing methodology, instrumentation, and information systems. Checks work prior to release. Completes training checklists and evaluations as appropriate. Reports progress and problems to supervisor/manager. Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions.
Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer.
Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Requires a bachelor's degree in a medical laboratory science field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must possess or be eligible for ASCP, ASCPi, or AMT certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
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