Lab Tech - MLT

Ortonville Area Health Services; Ortonville (MN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ortonville is seeking a PRN MLT to join their Lab team. The role involves performing clinical tests across various specialties, maintaining the integrity of test results, and managing a high workload. Candidates should be certified, have strong phlebotomy skills, and enjoy working collaboratively to foster a positive work environment. This position offers weekend and holiday rotations with a minimum expected workload of 24 hours per month.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to work independently and handle a heavy patient workload.
• Clinical Laboratory experience is highly preferred.
• Certification must be achieved within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tests in various laboratory specializations.
• Maintain test result integrity and continuity across departments.
• Determine the source of problems in test validity under pressure.

Skills

Responsible

Reliable

Self-motivated

Excellent people skills

Phlebotomy Skills

Education

Current MLT certification

Job description

Description

Ortonville Area Health Services Lab Department is seeking a PRN MLT to join our Lab team. The MLT performs clinical tests in any one or combination of areas of specialization, approved by the Director of Laboratory Services, used for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The candidate will perform testing in all areas of the laboratory including Phlebotomy, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Serology, Chemistry, Molecular, and Blood Banking.

The MLT will maintain the integrity of test results and continuity of technique from one testing area of the department to another, determine the source of the problem when test validity is in question, and has the ability to perform lab tests under the pressure of heavy patient workload, deadlines, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be responsible, reliable, self-motivated, be able to work independently, and have excellent people skills
• Applicants must possess a current MLT certification or be able to achieve certification within 90 days of start date
• Clinical Laboratory experience is highly preferred, Phlebotomy Skills are a must
• Enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to a positive, supportive work environment

This is a PRN or as needed position. This position is expected to work a minimum 24 hours a month, with a portion being weekend call with call pay. They are also included in the holiday rotation.