Medical Laboratory Scientist / Technician

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:
8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range: $22.00 - $44.00Eligible for new hire sign-on bonus!
Union Position:
No
Department Details
Join our world-class lab team while gaining valuable medical skills that play a critical role in our patients' diagnoses. Start your career with us and make a difference in our patients' journey to recovery!


Schedule:
• Full-time evening position for all departments including Blood Bank
• 8-hour shifts, 2:30pm-11:00pm or 3:30pm-12:00am
• Every 4th weekend rotation, 1-2 holidays/year


Sanford Medical Center Fargo is North Dakota's newest and largest medical center. It serves a regional healthcare hub with 60% of patients coming from outside the metro area. It is also home to the region's largest and busiest Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, which are supported by AirMed transport services covering a three-state area.

Medical Laboratory Technician $22.00 - 34.50
Medical Laboratory Scientist $29.50 - 44.00

Summary
Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met.

Job Description
Collect laboratory specimens, as needed. Process lab specimens and perform clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods, in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures. Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relevant to position.
Demonstrate critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem-solving. Demonstrate personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization to promote a positive work environment. Seek personal learning opportunities. Recognize safety hazards and comply with all safety practices and protocols. Assist in training new staff. Serve as a laboratory resource. Perform other related duties as assigned. May be required to travel to other locations.

Qualifications

MLS: Bachelors degree in laboratory or biological sciences required.

Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or be registry eligible. Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) also acceptable. Registry eligible candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment. If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice. Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to the state requirements as needed for license and certifications. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

MLT: Associates degree in Laboratory Science required.

Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP); or be registry eligible. Registry eligible candidates must successfully complete the Board of Registry examination within 12 months of employment. If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed or have a provisional license, by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice. Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to the state requirements as needed for license and certifications. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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