St. Croix Health is a seeking a full-time Lead Medical Lab Scientist (MLS/MT) scheduled day and evening shifts.  In this role you will oversee the blood bank functioning as a key operator and trainer for instrumentation.  You will have the opportunity to work as a generalist in multiple areas of the laboratory, including the possibility of Microbiology. If you are someone who likes to work in a team environment, while having the flexibility to be an independent problem solver this is the position for you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manages daily function of assigned department area.

• Performs validation studies on new equipment including testing in assigned area, completing proper documentation and submitting to Laboratory Director for approval
• Serve as staff resource for instrumentation and testing questions
• Train staff and perform competency observations 
•  Assign proficiency sample assignments to staff, evaluate results and complete/submit required documentation

2. Collect and process orders and specimens.  

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection
• Ensure specimens are collected in appropriate containers
• Accurately label specimens per organization policy and procedure
• Documents received, entered and released orders in LIS and EMR
• Receives minimal or no specimen rejection by testing staff

3. Performs Quality Control checks and required Quality Control reporting.

• Documents quality control results in QC logs
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems
• Perform monthly online bench review of Quality Control and submits to peers for comparison
• Prepare and submit monthly Quality Control data and documentation to Director for review
• Responsible for documenting problems and resolutions in troubleshooting logs

4. Manage equipment maintenance process.

• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment
• Captures pertinent information in equipment maintenance log
• Proactively troubleshoots equipment problems
• Documents all instrument troubleshooting in appropriate log
• Contact appropriate service provider when equipment services required
• Submit appropriate documentation to Director for review

5. Performs laboratory testing, reports results accurately and timely. 

• Reports critical, urgent and significant values per department policy
• Responsible for documentation in LIS and EMR
• Correlate test results to patient’s clinical presentation
• Accurately document data in critical value and turnaround time reports

6. Other duties as assigned

• Participate in department quality improvement projects
• Review and revise department policies and procedures as directed 
• Ensure sufficient supplies and reagents are available for testing 
• Keeps work area neat and clean
• Order & restock supplies 
• Attends regular department meetings
• Completes required trainings
• Other duties as assigned based on SCRMC business need

Education & Licensure:

• Current MT/CLS/MLS (ASCP) certification or equivalent or obtained within one year of employment
• Bachelor’s degree or HEW, HSS, certified as a Medical Technologist or equivalent
• 1- 2 years MT/CLS/MLS experience required
• BLS Card required upon hire
• Lead/supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Leadership skills
• Familiar with standard laboratory methods, techniques, and equipment
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little direction and manage multiple demands and priorities

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

St. Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.

Mission:  We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Vision:  To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable.

Values:  People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth.

Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80+ providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.