Medical Laboratory Technician

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

M Health Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at  , located in Edina, MN.  Hours/schedule will vary based on department's needs. 

We offer competitive , including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.

M Health Fairview Southdale Acute Care Laboratory is fast-paced and it is staffed 24hours a day, 7 days a week. Our laboratory provides quality testing in the areas of clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing.

Interview Process

We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is an outstanding way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share it directly with our leaders!

Responsibilities/Job Description:

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 schedules 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, AAB or AMT. If not certified at time of hire, must obtain 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.

Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations

Ability to exercise independent judgment

Reference: 201958983

https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/95449799

Medical Laboratory Technician

Posted on Sep 19, 2024 by Fairview Health Services

Minneapolis, MN
Research
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

M Health Fairview is looking for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at  , located in Edina, MN.  Hours/schedule will vary based on department's needs. 

We offer competitive , including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.

M Health Fairview Southdale Acute Care Laboratory is fast-paced and it is staffed 24hours a day, 7 days a week. Our laboratory provides quality testing in the areas of clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing.

Interview Process

We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is an outstanding way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share it directly with our leaders!

Responsibilities/Job Description:

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 schedules 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, AAB or AMT. If not certified at time of hire, must obtain 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.

Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations

Ability to exercise independent judgment

Reference: 201958983

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