Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Facility:
Sanford Broadway Clinic

Location:

Fargo, ND

Address: 737 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule:

Full time

Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Salary Range: $32.50 - $49.50

Lead Flow position with rotating call hours. Will cross train in CTL and HLA.

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. Day-to-day lead and acts as the point person in the absence of a supervisor. 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. Assists in the training and competency assessment of staff.

Serves as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel and collaborates with other departments across the enterprise. Participate in validations, proficiency testing and evaluation and quality assurance initiatives. Provide feedback for performance appraisals. Perform other related duties as assigned. May be required to travel to other locations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.
• Two years of laboratory related experience preferred.
• Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, e.g., American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) also acceptable.
• For 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.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0243921

Job Function:
Allied Health

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time