Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Lab ScientistAs our Medical Lab Scientist, you will be a critical diagnostic expert, performing complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate, timely results vital for patient diagnosis and treatment.Every day, you will execute a wide range of analytical procedures across various lab disciplines (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.). You'll analyze specimens, operate/maintain instruments, interpret results, and conduct quality control, providing crucial data for clinical decisions.To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong scientific foundation, advanced technical proficiency, exceptional problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Your paramount commitment will be to accuracy and regulatory adherence.Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section's Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reportingProvides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limitsEnsures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repairPerforms required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parametersPerforms proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leadersAssists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technologyJob RequirementsRequiredBachelors Of Science in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA., upon hirePreferredInternational Medical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire orBlood Banking, upon hire orChemistry - ASCP, upon hire orClinical Laboratory Scientist, upon hire orClinical Laboratory Technologist, upon hire orTechnologist in Molecular Biology, upon hire orMedical Laboratory Scientist - Med Technologist, upon hire orMedical Technologist AAB, upon hire orTechnologist in Microbiology, upon hire orMedical Technologist AMT, upon hire orSpecialist in Hematology, upon hire orSpecialist in Microbiobiology, upon hire orMed Technologist - ASCP, upon hire orHistotechnologist, upon hireWhere You'll WorkCHI St. Francis Health is a ministry serving the head of the Red River basin, located in Breckenridge Minnesota, founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls in 1899. St. Francis is an organization that provides a full continuum of health care services. We promote health, healing and community through works of care and compassion. We are committed to a holistic healing ministry and a quality management philosophy using the St. Francis Core Values for its foundation. Our team members and medical staff take pride in providing innovative and high-quality service in a healing environment. St. Francis Health is a part of CommonSpirit Health, a national health care ministry that shares the following mission, vision, and valuesPay Range $29.44 - $43.79 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.