Medical Lab Technician

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Range is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join their Laboratory Services Department in Hibbing, MN. This role involves performing various laboratory tests, maintaining records, and providing support in a CAP accredited lab. Candidates should possess an Associate's degree and certification as MLT is required within one year. Join a competent team providing essential healthcare services to the community.

Benefits

Generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick and Safe Time

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Certification as MLT by ASCP or equivalent required within 1 year.
• Three or more years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and transfusion medicine.
• Review test results for errors and maintain documentation.
• Support 24/7 lab operations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited MLT program

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Range is hiring a Medical Lab Technician for our Laboratory Services Departmentin Hibbing, MN!

As a MLT you will perform chemical, bacteriological, serological and microscopic procedures in one or more functional laboratory sections. The MLT also maintains records of performance as defined in the laboratory's general and sectional policy and procedure manual.

Joining the hospital lab as a Medical Lab Technician means providing 24/7 support for Fairview Range Medical Center and the Fairview Mesaba Clinics. We are a CAP accredited, highly sophisticated lab with a fully functional microbiology lab including molecular testing and have on-site pathology support. We’re proud to offer a collaboration with the M Health Fairview laboratory systems, which allows our patients local access to a more extensive array of lab services. Are you interested in joining our incredible team? Seize the opportunity by applying today!

Schedule: This position will work 40-71 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hour and 12-hour shifts. Shifts will include Days, Evenings, Nights, and every other weekend.

Internal posting through: 11/22/2024

About Fairview Range Medical Center Lab:

• CAP accredited.
• Lab consists of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, transfusion medicine including antibody identification, microbiology, histology, cytology, and pathology.
• Part of multidisciplinary care team supporting each inpatient department.
• Lab staff include MLS/MT, HT, MLT, and LCT as well as tech specialists in various lab sections.

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

As a Medical Lab Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Performing tests and related activities according to established procedures in hematology/coagulation/Serology/UA blood bank transfusion, bacteriology, chemistry, special chemistry, LIS, phlebotomy and specimen processing.
• Reviewing all test results critically for extraordinary results, clerical errors, calls critical values, and documenting action.
• Maintaining documentation of procedure performance, patient results, and quality control.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation accredited MLT program required.
• Certification as MLT by ASCP or equivalent or needs to acquire certification within 1 year of hire date required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred

Keywords: MLT, lab, laboratory

Compensation: $23.87-$33.42 / Hourly

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information. https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rgafscmetech

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status