Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview

The Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center in Princeton, MN is seeking to hire a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) into a generalist position.  The Northland laboratory delivers testing for chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, limited microbiology, as well as inpatient and outpatient collections.  This posting is for (1) – 0.7 FTE (56 hours/2 week pay period), benefit eligible position covering both day and evening shifts. This MLS/MT will provide patient care while working a mix of eight-hour shifts, including an evening weekend (Saturday and Sunday 1pm – 9:30pm) every 4^th week, weekday day and evening shifts, and rotating holiday shifts.  Weekday shifts begin as early as 5am through 7am; evening shifts begin at 12:30pm and 1:30pm.

 

We offer competitive Benefits, including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.

Interview Process

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Responsibilities

The MLT position plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an integrated healthcare environment. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs waived, moderate or high complexity testing, correlates data based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters. This position also may be involved in laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedule tests and provides results as appropriate. The MLT works independently under general supervision.

Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform waived, moderate or high complexity testing and report results.

• Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Perform testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient, cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, EKG.
• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
• Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.

Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution. This may include:

• Scheduling tests/procedures according to SOPs
• Verifying patient demographic and billing insurance information for lab only employees
• Explaining test procedures when applicable to patients in a manner geared to gain their confidence and cooperation and relieve anxiety about the test.

Supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate. Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies.

 

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA).
• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification such as ASCP or AMT. If not certified at time of hire, must acquire certification within 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in an integrated healthcare environment.
• Certified MLT 

Other Required Skills

• Good phlebotomy skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Salary : $47,200 - $59,700