Medical Lab Technician, Fairview Range Hibbing Clinic

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Job summary

Fairview Range is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join the Clinic Department in Hibbing, MN. The role involves performing waived to high-complexity testing per SOP, collecting specimens, verifying identities, and ensuring quality control.

The MLT will support multiple clinics within the Range System. The position requires an allied lab degree and CLIA/ASCP‑type certification or eligibility, with potential travel to Hibbing, Mountain Iron, and Nashwauk.

Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in a related laboratory field with practicum or equivalent.
• Associate or higher degree in chemical/biological/clinical lab science or medical laboratory technology.
• 60 semester hours with biology and chemistry; transcript required.
• Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical lab training with degree/credits.

Responsibilities

• Obtain specimens and perform waived, moderate, or high complexity testing per SOP.
• Collect and process specimens with proper technique.
• Verify patient identity and specimen integrity.
• Operate lab instrumentation and information systems per procedure.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and quality control records.
• Mentor new staff and students; complete training checklists.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen collection

Data interpretation

Education

Associate degree in clinical laboratory science

Bachelor's degree in medical lab science (preferred)

Tools

ASCP certification

CLIA compliance knowledge

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Range is hiring a Medical Lab Technician for our Fairview Range Clinic Department in Hibbing, MN!

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. The MLT performs waived or moderate complexity testing following standard operating procedures (SOP), correlates data-based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters. The MLT may also be involved in laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedule tests and provide results as appropriate.

Schedule

This position will work 72-80 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hour shifts. Shifts will include Day/Evenings and weekends as needed. The MLT works independently under general supervision and may travel to all clinics in the Range System- Hibbing, Mountain Iron and Nashwauk.

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 Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Responsibilities

• Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform waived, moderate, or high complexity testing and report results.
• Collects and processes biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Properly verifies patient identity.
• Assesses integrity of all specimens for testing.
• Verifies correct identification of specimens before testing.
• Follows established guidelines for determining priority of specimen testing and procurement.
• Performs a wide variety of complex diagnostic and therapeutic testing:
• Performs waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA ’88 according to SOP in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedure.
• Performs and documents maintenance procedures plus maintains adequate supplies.
• Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them.
• Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.
• Evaluates testing results for accuracy and appropriate intervention.
• Correlates data based on clinical knowledge, technical expertise and other conditions affecting test results.
• Takes appropriate action to recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results.
• Obtains information from caregivers to resolve reasons for incongruent results (physiologic or methodologic).
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to Laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement and Laboratory Compliance Programs.
• Documents deviations and actions taken.
• Documents reagent, test kit and calibrator checks.
• Recognizes and communicates values and trends that exceed the QC decision levels.
• Participates in the lab performance improvement program by collecting data, reviewing the results, and implementing action step recommendations.
• Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies.
• Orients and mentors’ new employees and students.
• Completes training checklists and evaluations as appropriate.
• Reports progress and problems to supervisor/manager.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a related laboratory field including the related lab practicum or equivalent routes to qualify as moderate complexity testing personnel as specified in CLIA’ 88.
• Associate or higher degree from an accredited college/university in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medial laboratory technology from an accredited institution; Diploma with field of study listed or transcript must be provided. or
• Associate or higher degree or 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university with 6 semester hours in biology and 6 semester hours in chemistry; Transcript must be provided. or
• Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course and an associate or higher degree or 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college/university with 6 semester hours in biology and 6 semester hours in chemistry. Transcript must be provided.
• Medical Lab Tech Certification by ASCP or equivalent or needs to obtain certification within 1 Year
• Applicant should possess or be eligible to receive appropriate Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification. ASCP, ASCPi, AMT, or AAB – MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in a clinical laboratory

Benefit Overview

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement

Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rguswmesa

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. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

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