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Regions Hospital Laboratory Clinical Technician Specialist in St. Paul, Minnesota
Regions Hospital is currently seeking a self-motivated, quality-focused Clinical Laboratory Technical Specialist to join our laboratory team. The Flow Cytometry Technical Specialist is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the use of the flow cytometry instrumentation and maintaining a high functioning department. This role involves operating and maintaining flow cytometers, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring high-quality data acquisition and analysis. Additional responsibilities include training staff on flow cytometry techniques, staying current with technological advancements, collaborating with Pathologists, and contributing to the development of new applications and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in flow cytometry, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Work schedule: FTE: 1.0 (40 hrs. weekly), Day Shift Required Qualifications: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology or related field; and successful completion of a clinical Rotation in an approved program that qualifies for ASCP certification or equivalent. Advanced training or a master's degree in related field may substitute for the above educational and registration requirements. Experience: At least four (4) years of experience as a Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or related specialty with at least two (2) years of experience in the specialty area occurring within the last four years. Preferred Qualifications: Experience: Experience as a lead in designated specialty and/or experience with regulatory oversight, method development, validation, and implementation, teaching and training, laboratory procedure writing and revising, and other projects. Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists or equivalent professional organization. Must meet Continuing Education requirements to maintain certification if applicable. Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.