Lab Med Tech-MT

LifeCare Medical Center; Roseau (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

LifeCare Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory procedures across hematology, immunohematology, immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and microbiology. The role includes specimen collection where required and occasional ECGs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science, ASCP/AMA certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months), and strong critical thinking, communication, and infection control skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science is required.
• National certification ASCP or AMA, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.
• Excellent infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedures for collection and processing biological specimens for analysis.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of specimens for analysis.
• Performs analytical tests requiring independent judgment with minimal supervision.
• Communicates results, methodology, and factors affecting results to staff.
• Maintains equipment and quality control checks.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Infection control practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science

Job description

A medical technologist performs laboratory procedures using established and approved protocols that require independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Procedures are performed in the hematology, immunohematology, immunology, urinalysis, chemistry, and microbiology areas, including specimen collection where required. Electro‑cardiograms are also performed.

Job Details

• Location: Laboratory
• Shift: Varies
• Job Schedule: 40 hours/week
• Hours: 40 hours/week
• FTE: 1.0
• Weekends: Rotating
• Holidays: Rotating
• Pay Range: $30.82–$44.69

What You’ll Get To Do In This Role

• Follows established procedures for collection and processing biological specimens for analysis.
• Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis.
• Performs assigned analytical tests or procedures that require the broad exercise of independent judgment with minimal supervision.
• Answers questions regarding test results, methodology, test specificity, sensitivity, and specific factors that can influence test results.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurement and results and takes appropriate action according to predetermined protocols.
• Recognizes abnormal results and refers them to the appropriate personnel according to the critical limit notification policy.
• Operates instruments within the scope of training, utilizing established protocols and quality control checks.
• Maintains equipment and corresponding records.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action to correct the malfunction.
• Communicates information such as test results, reference ranges and specimen requirements to appropriate staff.
• Performs routine quality control and maintains accurate records; determines action needed when quality control results are not within acceptable limits.
• Demonstrates laboratory technical skills to new employees and students; accepts responsibility for the student's training as assigned.
• Provides general supervision to clinical laboratory assistants for the proper performance and test results of high-complexity procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physiological, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of patients.
• Attends laboratory and/or organizational meetings and in‑services to allow for effective communication and training.
• Participates in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of personnel, equipment, space, method comparison, cost analysis, and establishment of reference intervals; writes and revises technical procedures.
• Provides training to appropriate personnel for new procedures.

You’re An Excellent Fit, If You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Lab Science
• National certification ASCP or AMA, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
• Good critical thinking skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent infection control practices

Benefits Statement

LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short and long‑term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a generous time‑off package to help employees maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)