Laboratory Technologist I – Toxicology – Evenings

Valley Medical Center; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Cell phone reimbursement

401K

Discretionary Profit Sharing

Life Insurance/Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Burnsville, MN, seeks an Evening Technologist 1 for laboratory tasks including sample processing, analysis, and quality control. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with 1+ years of lab experience preferred. The schedule includes evening hours, and the position offers competitive compensation around $21.00 per hour, alongside various benefits including health insurance and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or a certified Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• 1+ year of laboratory work experience preferred.
• Experience with immunoassay analyzers and PCR is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, analyze, and report laboratory results.
• Perform quality control and maintain instruments.
• Provide customer service to staff and clients.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time

Analytical skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Electronic Medical Records System (EMR)

Job description

Job Overview

The Evening Technologist 1 main duties include data entry, specimen processing and analysis of clinical samples. Responsibilities may be limited to one testing area or may overlap across lab departments. This position also provides support to the clinic personnel and clients in the ordering of laboratory tests and proper specimen collection. All laboratory technologists report to department supervisors and the laboratory manager.

Current disciplines of testing at Valley Medical include toxicology, immunology and infectious disease.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and organize laboratory samples
• Sample processing, analysis and reporting of results
• Perform and evaluate quality control and calibrations
• Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Prepare reagents, controls and standards as appropriate per assay/test system SOP.
• Analyze proficiency samples as a part of standard patient workflow
• Create and submit reports to laboratory management
• Document corrective and preventative action in all testing procedures
• Assemble test kits
• Manage inventory
• Able to analyze data to distinguish questionable assay performance and elevate as appropriate.
• Operate and maintain robotic liquid handling instrumentation and equipment
• Follow all Valley Medical policies and procedures
• Provide customer service to Valley Medical staff and clients
• Adequate vision required for close, peripheral, depth perception capabilities, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience and Credentials

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in chemical, biological, or Medical Laboratory Science or a two year associates degree and certified as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (ASCP or equivalent)
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft OfficeSuite
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time
• Able to work in fast-paced environment to maintain test quality and efficiency

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• At least 1+ year of laboratory work experience.
• Experience with immunoassay analyzers, LC/MS systems, PCR
• Previous experience with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Previous experience with an Electronic Medical Records System (EMR).

Additional Position Details (hours, locations, commute)

• Schedule is 4:00PM-1:00AM (1hr break), 8:00am-4:30pm, and/or 12:00pm-8:30pm, Monday through Friday but may vary based upon business needs and growth of services.
• Job location is the Corporate Lab located in Burnsville, MN
• There is no commuting requirement for the position as a normal part of work responsibilities.
• OPT and CPT are accepted.

Compensation

• $21.00 an hour

*The compensation range may represent the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, qualifications, education, internal equity and business needs.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 401K
• Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance/Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• and MORE

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt