Medical Laboratory Scientist

Performs and reports waivbed, moderately complex, and high complexdd test
procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating
Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Provides excellent patient
care through clinical correlation of results, identifdication of patterns of bias,
rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of
testing within established turn-around-time limits. Ensures that major
automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance,
calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument
vendor for assistance or repair. Performs required calibration and quality
control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed
within established parameters. Performs proficiency testing as assigned and
review results with laboratory clinical leaders. Assists in evaluation and
generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures
and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory
technology. Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or
teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance
technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self. Responsible for
inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies,
ordering, and placing received supplies into storage. Completes all work and
resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the
scheduled shift. As a representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes
professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians,
hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations,
and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant messaging,
telephone, or face-to-face interactions. Adheres to all regulatory requirements.

Requires Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Biological or Chemical Science, or related. Also requires current Medical Technologist license issued by the North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.

The salary for this position is from $34.92 per hour. This amount meets or
exceeds the prevailing wage as determined by the U. S. Department of Labor.

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, part of CommonSpirit Heath, a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood, Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care, assisted and residential living communities, community health services organizations, home health agencies, and numerous outpatient facilities.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.