Full Time Lab MT or MLT (ASCP or NCA certified)

United Hospital District, Inc.; Blue Earth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Hospital District is seeking a 1.0 FTE Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform a broad range of tests across hematology, chemistry, coagulation, microbiology, and blood bank.

As a generalist, you will collect samples, operate analyzers, ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance, interpret results, report critical values, and collaborate with nursing and provider teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/MLS or an equivalent accredited program.
• MLT diploma or certificate recognized by an accredited program.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs waived, moderate and high-complexity tests.
• Maintains knowledge of all laboratory procedures and SOPs.
• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on analyzers and instruments.
• Interprets results for accuracy and correlation with clinical condition.
• Reports critical values to nurses/providers within required timeframes.
• Performs venipuncture and EKGs, with attention to patient needs.
• Sets priorities for stat and routine testing and manages multiple patients.
• Performs QC and calibrations and communicates discrepancies to management.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Venipuncture

EKG

Quality control

Result interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/MLS

MLT diploma/certificate

Tools

Laboratory analyzers

Reagents handling

Job description

Job Description

United Hospital District is looking for a 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Technologist (MT) or 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 school with a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent OR
• 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. Rotating day shift hours, every 4th weekend/holiday.

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