Medical Lab Technician- Clinic (Casual)

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Mobile Park Estates (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician in Minnesota to collect specimens, perform provider-ordered tests, and report results promptly. The role includes maintaining equipment, performing quality control, and handling special testing such as urine drug screens and breath alcohol testing, with weekend and holiday rotation as required.

Flexibility with shifts and a strong commitment to patient safety and accurate reporting are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Technology required or equivalent.
• Board certification as Medical Laboratory Technician preferred.
• Experience with specimen collection and lab safety standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collection.
• Process and perform provider-ordered lab tests and report results timely.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and perform quality control.
• Perform Urine Drug Screen collections and breath Alcohol Testing.
• Report normal or critical results to the provider or nurse.

Skills

Specimen collection

Lab testing

Quality control

Urine drug screen

Breath alcohol testing

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology

Board of Certification, Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Department:Clinic LaboratoryEmployment StatusCasualHours:Typical scheduled hours will fall between Monday-Friday, 6:00am – 5:30pm; in rotating 9 hour shifts.Flexibility will be required to fill shifts as needed Monday-Friday until 8:00pm. This position is part of working weekend and holiday rotation (roughly one weekend per month).Weekend and holiday hours are 8:00am-3:00pmPosition ObjectiveThe Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for accurately collecting specimens and performing provider ordered lab tests, reporting timely results, and aiding the provider in patient diagnosis and management. The Medical Laboratory Technician will be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.Essential ResponsibilitiesSpecimen CollectionProficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collectionObtain or collect body fluids, tissue, and other substances to aid the laboratory in determining normal and abnormal findingsInterpret, research, and carryout Provider laboratory testing ordersMaintenance and Quality ControlEnsure that all laboratory equipment and analyzers are performing as expectedTake responsibility for quality control, standards, calibrations, etc. to ensure that all systems are performing within established laboratory guidelinesMaintain an environment of privacy, safety , and integrity for all patients, at all timesPerform Lab TestingOsakis Medical Clinic performs Waived Testing, Alexandria Clinic Laboratory performs Moderate Complexity testing and Alomere Health performs High Complexity testing. Responsibilities will be assigned according to the facility CLIA license.Process and perform testing of lab specimens to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.Provide lab testing in: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Toxicology, Urinalysis.Process and direct laboratory specimens to the appropriate reference lab when needed.Lab ResultsReport normal and abnormal test results to the Provider/Nurse as requiredReport Alert or Critical value results to the appropriate personnelOther ResponsibilitiesPerform Urine Drug Screen collections and breath Alcohol TestingPerform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive mannerDemonstrate the ability to use relevant equipmentSupport, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and proceduresAbility to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the departmentFoster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or abilityRequired QualificationsAssociates degree in Medical TechnologyBoard of Certification, Medical Laboratory TechnicianPreferred QualificationsPrior experience working in a health care facilityKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong knowledge in proper specimen collection; including specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation procedures, timed blood draws, and aseptic techniqueStrong understanding of the importance of patient identification and correct species labelingAbility to give instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimensAbility to train students and new employees as neededUnion PositionNo