Medical Laboratory Scientist

Healthpartners - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time

Saint Paul, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Regions Hospital is seeking a self-motivated and quality-focused Medical Lab Scientist to join their innovative and collaborative team in a newly remodeled laboratory. This role involves working as a generalist across various departments, performing tasks from specimen receiving to complex testing in Blood Bank and automation lines in Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, and Urinalysis. The position supports Regions Hospital and its network of suburban hospitals and clinics, emphasizing efficiency and patient safety through a new laboratory information system.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen receiving at the front desk.
• Conduct high complex testing such as antibody ID and Antigen typing in Blood Bank.
• Operate moderate to high complex automation lines in Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, and Urinalysis.
• Float between different departments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, biology, or a related science field.
• Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Certification with ASCP or equivalent agency, or eligible preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Successful completion of a Clinical rotation in an approved program that qualifies for ASCP certification or equivalent.
• Advanced Degree or training (Masters in Sciences or Clinical Specialty) may substitute for preferred certification.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k with match
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site employee fitness center
• On-site physical therapy clinic for employees
• On-site employee clinic
• Center for Employee Resilience support
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program