Medical Lab Technologist

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Location: White Earth Service Unit (WESU) - Ogema, MN

Employment Type: Contract (Base year plus four option years)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 0700 and 1830. Federal holidays excluded; overtime not authorized.

Key Responsibilities:

Specimen Collection and Processing: Collect and prepare specimens for routine testing and referral, performing accurate and timely specimen handling.

Laboratory Testing: Conduct routine and specialized tests in areas such as microbiology, hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and serology. Monitor and interpret results for quality and accuracy.

Quality Control and Assurance:

Perform and monitor quality control procedures for equipment, reagents, and products, and troubleshoot issues as necessary.

Instrument Maintenance: Conduct preventative maintenance on laboratory instruments, troubleshoot malfunctions, and arrange for external servicing as needed.

Safety and Compliance:

Adhere to all laboratory procedures, safety protocols, infection control practices, and blood-borne pathogen policies in accordance with regulatory standards.

Proficiency Testing and Improvement Programs:

Participate in laboratory proficiency testing and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate laboratory records and files, including test results, quality control data, and supply orders.

Patient Interaction: Deliver respectful and professional service to patients, accommodating age-specific needs for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Qualifications:

Certification: Valid ASCP certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Licensure: State licensure, if required.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of specialized experience in a clinical laboratory setting performing specimen collection, accessioning, analysis, and reporting.

Basic Life Support (BLS): Current BLS certification required.

Technical Proficiency: Ability to operate analytical instruments and perform calibrations, independently perform recurring tests and analysis, and recognize and report abnormal results.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in medical terminology, microbiology, chemistry, physiology, and quality assurance practices to ensure the reliability of test data.

Additional Requirements:Communication Skills: Fluent in English, with the ability to effectively communicate, understand, and follow instructions.

Professionalism: Demonstrates respectful, patient-centered interaction with patients and colleagues, maintaining a neat and organized work environment.

Documentation and Compliance: Ability to provide all educational and training documentation, verify current competency, and respond to the Government’s reasonable requests for replacement or supplementary personnel as needed.

Supervision and Reporting:

The MLT will operate under the day-to-day supervision of the contracting organization, with activities monitored by the WESU's laboratory supervisor and departmental staff.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000