Chief Medical Librarian (MLS) jobs in Minnetonka, MN

Position Summary

The Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician or Scientist (CLT/MLT/MLS) position collects, processes, and performs clinical laboratory testing on specimens from neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.  Is responsible for quality assurance and instrument maintenance. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collects blood specimens and evaluates the acceptability of both blood and non-blood specimens for laboratory testing. 
• Accessions and processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing.
• Performs routine and high complexity laboratory tests within all areas of the laboratory.
• Reports patient test results according to established laboratory policies.
• Performs regular Quality Control and Quality Assurance assessments according to established laboratory practices.
• Performs instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Performs clerical functions associated with each laboratory area.

Selection Criteria:

• Graduate of an accredited 2 year MLT program, or a 4-year Laboratory science program – MLS, MT, or CLS 
• MLT/MLS/MT ASCP certified or eligible (must obtain within 6 months of hire date)
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification (or obtained within six months of hire, company paid)
• Working knowledge of clinical blood banking, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and microbiology is preferred

Scope:

• 80hrs/2wks
• Shift is primarily 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, but can vary with start and end times between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM, depending on department needs
• Eligible for shift differential pay
• Every third weekend

Here, at Northfield Hospital Clinics, our employees drive our success and our reputation. We value great employees, and offer competitive salaries and a variety of benefits (when hired for 40 hours/pay period or more.) It's our commitment to maintaining an excellent workforce. 

In this position, we offer:

• Competitive Wages (experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended)
• Shift Differential Pay
• Paid Time Off and Sick Over Sixteen Accrued on First Paycheck
• Eligible for Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Discount Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
• 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free On-site Parking
• Other benefits include our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, pharmacy, and scrubs discount.

Northfield Hospital  Clinics has a 100 year history of providing exceptional care for our patients along with a positive work environment for our 800 employees. We are an integrated, independent, health care system providing a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.