Full Time Lab MLT with no weekends or holidays (Wells location)

United Hospital District; Wells (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital District is seeking a 1.0 FTE Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform sample collection, processing and a range of tests in hematology, chemistry, coagulation, microbiology and blood bank. The MLT will follow SOPs to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance and will collaborate with other departments as a laboratory resource.

Responsibilities include performing waived to high-complexity testing, maintaining instrument QC, and reporting results accurately within

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited MLT program required.
• ASCP certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate and high-complexity tests.
• Maintains knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety.
• Conducts instrument maintenance and QC as assigned.
• Performs venipuncture and specimen handling.
• Interprets results and reports abnormal findings to supervisor.
• Collaborates with departments to support patient care.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician school

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

United Hospital District is looking for a 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). This position is for a generalist who will be responsible for sample collection and processing and performing various tests on patient samples in the following areas of the lab: Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood bank. The MLS/MT/MLT will follow standard operating procedures to ensure laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. They will need to be able to collaborate with other departments and serve as a laboratory resource to other professionals/departments.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately performs and reports waived, moderate and high-complexity tests.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of all laboratory procedures performed.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on Laboratory analyzers and instruments.
• Interprets results for accuracy, completion, and correlation with physiological condition; correct any problems or refer to manager or Lab Director.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal results, report critical values to appropriate nurse or provider within specified time frame, refer implausible results to manager or Lab Director.
• Maintains a working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Performs venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick on patients by choosing appropriate site and device, with the ability to assess and react effectively to the unique needs of each patient.
• Performs EKG's on patients.
• Evaluates the acceptability of specimens within appropriate guidelines and ensure that unacceptable specimens are rejected and recollected within appropriate time frames.
• Sets work priorities to accommodate stat, critical, and routine testing, with the ability to perform Lab testing on several patients simultaneously.
• Performs QC and calibrations as assigned and take appropriate remedial action on waived, moderate, and high-complexity Lab tests, notifying the manager of any discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician school.
• Certification by ASCP or equivalent.

Schedule:

This is a 1.0 position, 8-hour shifts, 80 hours per pay period. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30 pm position, no weekends or holidays.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, come join the caring and committed team at UHD!