Medical Laboratory Technician

Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: March 26, 2024 Department: 72006319 Ambulatory Lab Southeast Hub Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 32 Union Contract: Non-Union Weekend Rotation: Every 4th Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: Eligible for sign-on bonus: half paid after 90 days and half paid after 1 year 8-hour shifts with variable start times between 7am-12pm This position would potentially float within the Southeast Hub and neighboring hubs. Job Description: Performs routine medical laboratory testing and is trained in one or more of the following areas of the laboratory: reception/registration, phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, and analytical testing departments. May perform manual and automated waived, moderate, and high complexity testing. May serve as a trainer for students and new employees in work areas. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting. CLIA Role: Testing Personnel Moderate complexity testing Testing Personnel High Complexity testing Principle Responsibilities Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures. Performs waived, moderate and highly complex analytical tests. Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems. Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action. Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA. Performs and documents required & advanced instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action. Customer service and patient order management. Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to patients needs. Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed. Manages patient orders to ensure adherence to regulatory and billing requirements. Performs scheduling, ordering, and releasing patient's orders in the electronic medical record. Collection and processing of specimens. Reviews orders and verifies patient identification. Instructs customers on collection, procedures and protocols. Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture). Collects samples and labels specimens. Evaluates acceptability of specimens. Performs processing of specimens. Administrative duties. Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required. Performs various clerical duties. Education, Regulatory, and Safety. Participates in the training of employees and students. Performs proficiency testing as assigned. CLIA Defined Responsibilities: § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity. § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA ‘88 and Licenses/Certifications Possess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT )required. If not certified, must obtain certification within 180 days Physical Demands Light Work: Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90 clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000 employees – your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. 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All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish Application Instructions: External Candidates: Click “Apply” to start your application. You will need to either create an account or sign into your account to submit an application. Employees: If you are a current Allina Health employee, you must sign into Workday and apply through Find Jobs to ensure that you are identified as an internal candidate.