Medical Lab Scientist Lead

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine to highly complex laboratory procedures.
• Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves complex test problems.
• Recognizes, communicates, and documents results requiring action.
• Maintains oversight as the key site technical resource of one or more work areas.
• Oversees proficiency testing for assigned department.
• Coordinates and assists in the development of required competencies, including timely direct observation of staff.
• Maintain safety, education, and competency requirements.
• Participates in the training of employees and students.
• Manages proficiency testing assignments and submission.
• Performs and coordinates Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
• Collection and processing of specimens.
• Instructs patients on procedures and protocols.
• Verifies correct patient identification.
• Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
• Collects sample, and labels specimens.
• Customer service and patient order management.
• Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to patient's questions and needs.
• Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
• Performs scheduling, ordering and releasing of patient orders in the electronic medical record.
• Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis.
• Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects or committees as required.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• May assist with department scheduling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA '88.
• 3+ years of experience in high complexity laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Possess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT).

Physical Demands

• Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $35.61 to $48.81 per hour.

Benefits Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program