Ambulatory Medical Laboratory Technician

Fairview Health Services; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to support M Health Fairview Clinic - Prior Lake and nearby locations in the south region. The MLT will perform waived to moderate/high complexity testing under SOP, collect specimens, verify patient identity, and ensure accurate results.

The role features diverse responsibilities across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and phlebotomy with adherence to QC and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level training and hands-on practicum are required for CLIA moderate complexity testing.
• Certifications or eligibility for ASCP/ASCPi/AMT/AAB MLT within 1 year.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specimens and perform waived to high complexity testing per SOP.
• Collect and process biological specimens with proper techniques.
• Verify patient identity and specimen integrity before testing.
• Prioritize specimens and determine testing workflow efficiency.
• Perform diverse diagnostic testing (hematology, chemistry, microbiology, etc.).
• Operate instruments and information systems per procedure; maintain supplies.
• Document maintenance and QC checks; escalate issues to supervision.
• Communicate abnormal or critical results to caregivers; resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in QA, PI, and compliance programs; mentor new staff.

Education

Associate or higher degree in related laboratory field including the lab practicum (CLIA’ 88)

Associate or higher degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical lab science; diploma/transcript required

60 semester hours with biology and chemistry; transcript required

50-week US military medical laboratory training with degree or 60 sem hrs; transcript

HHS-approved lab certification (ASCP/ASCPi/AMT/AAB–MLT) within 1 year

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days

Job description

Fairview Health Services is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to support M Health Fairview Clinic - Prior Lake and nearby locations in the south region. The MLT will perform waived to moderate/high complexity testing under SOP, collect specimens, verify patient identity, and ensure accurate results.

The role features diverse responsibilities across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and phlebotomy with adherence to QC and safety standards.