7/70 Medical Laboratory Technician

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); In loco; USD 58.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

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PTO & Sick Time

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Descrizione del lavoro

Fairview Health Services in Maplewood, MN seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform waived to high complexity testing, follow CLIA SOPs, and ensure quality results within the integrated laboratory. The MLT will operate instrumentation, perform QC, and contribute to safe specimen collection and timely reporting.

This role supports patient care across diverse populations; requires appropriate laboratory education and certification, with opportunities to mentor staff, participate in

Competenze

• Must have associate or higher degree in a laboratory field with clinical lab practicum or equivalent.
• Degree in chemical/biological/medical lab science or medical lab tech with transcript.
• 60 semester hours incl. biology and chemistry; transcript required.
• 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training plus degree/credits; transcript required.

Mansioni

• Collect specimens following SOP and prioritize work.
• Perform waived to high complexity testing per CLIA ’88 guidelines.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation and information systems.
• Maintain documentation of QC, reagents, and calibrators.
• Communicate abnormal/critical results to care providers.
• Mentor new employees and students; complete training checklists.

Conoscenze

Laboratory testing

Specimen collection

Quality control

Communication

Formazione

AS/ASc in clinical laboratory science

Bachelor-degree in related field

60 credit hours with biology & chemistry

Military medical lab training + credits

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Overview

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) plays a key role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an integrated healthcare environment. The MLT performs waived, moderate, or high complexity testing following standard operating procedures (SOP), correlates data-based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters. The MLT may also 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. This role will be paid in the 7/70 model; each two-week pay period an employee typically will be scheduled to work on seven (7) consecutive nights, followed by seven (7) consecutive nights when the employee is not scheduled to work. Each shift typically will be scheduled for ten (10) hours.

Responsibilities

• Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens and prioritize work:
• Collects and processes biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Properly verifies patient identity.
• Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing.
• Verifies correct identification of specimens before testing.
• Follows established guidelines for determining priority of specimen testing and procurement.
• Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing:
• Performs waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88 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.
• Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedure.
• Performs and documents maintenance procedures plus maintains adequate supplies.
• Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them:
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations. Consults with supervisor if unable to resolve issues.
• Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.
• Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention:
• Determines if test results fall within normal parameters and reporting protocols. Recognizes age-specific reference ranges.
• Correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise and other conditions affecting test results.
• Takes appropriate action to recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results.
• Directly communicates abnormal and critical results to care giver.
• Obtains information from caregivers to resolve reasons for incongruent results (physiologic or methodologic).
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs:
• Documents deviations and actions taken.
• Documents reagent, test kit and calibrator checks.
• Recognizes and communicates values and trends that exceed the QC decision levels.
• Takes action to resolve issues and consults with supervisor as needed.
• Participates in the lab Performance improvement program by collecting data, reviewing the results, and implementing action step recommendations.
• Collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies.
• Orients and mentors’ new employees and students:
• Orients individuals in routine and complex testing methodology, instrumentation, and information systems.
• Checks work prior to release.
• Completes training checklists and evaluations as appropriate.
• Reports progress and problems to supervisor/manager.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes to qualify as high complexity testing personnel or moderate complexity technical consultant (role dependent) as specified in CLIA’ 88.
• Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medial laboratory technology from an accredited institution; Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided. or
• Associate or higher degree or 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university with 6 semester hours in biology and 6 semester hours in chemistry; Transcript must be provided. or
• Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and an associate or higher degree or 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university with 6 semester hours in biology and 6 semester hours in chemistry. Transcript must be provided.
• Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. ASCP, ASCPi, AMT, or AAB – MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) within 1 Year

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

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