Medical Lab Technician - Student to Employment

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Résumé du poste

Fairview Range offers a Medical Laboratory Technician student-to-employment opportunity in our Laboratory Service Department. The role performs waived to high-complexity testing and may involve specimen collection, under supervision, ensuring accurate, timely results.

The position includes a sign-on bonus of up to $7,000 for a two-year commitment, with a 40–71 hour biweekly schedule across 8- and 12-hour shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Accredited MLT program completion with AS degree.
• Active enrollment with at least one year completed in the MLT program.
• Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory under CLIA.
• MLT certification by ASCP or equivalent, or plan to obtain within 1 year.

Responsabilités

• Follow SOPs to obtain specimens and perform waived to high complexity testing.
• Collect and process biological specimens with proper technique per SOP.
• Perform testing and verify analyzer performance per SOP across listed areas.
• Document and communicate lab results accurately per SOP.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; schedule tests as required.
• Support customer service standards and maintain confidentiality.
• Schedule tests and verify patient demographics and billing info for lab staff.
• Explain test procedures to patients to reduce anxiety.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support QA, PI and regulatory compliance programs.

Formation

AS degree from accredited MLT program

Enrolled with 1+ year in MLT program

CLIA-qualified for complex testing

MLT certification by ASCP or equivalent (or within 1 year)

Description du poste

Job Overview

Fairview Range is offering a MLT Student to Employment Opportunity for our Laboratory Service Department

We’re offering an up to $7,000 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment!

This position plays an important role in providing quality, proficient, and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an integrated healthcare environment. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs waived, moderate or high complexity testing, correlates data-based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing and performs quality control procedures within established parameters. This position also may be involved in laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedules tests and provides results as appropriate. The MLT works independently under general supervision.

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: 11/14/26

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 Fairview Health Services. 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 Hospital, 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
• Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Perform testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy
• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
• Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.
• Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution.
• Scheduling tests/procedures according to SOPs
• Verifying patient demographic and billing insurance information for lab only employees
• Explaining test procedures when applicable to patients in a manner geared to gain their confidence and cooperation and relieve anxiety about the test
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate. Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation accredited MLT program
• Must currently be enrolled and have one year completed for MLT program.
• Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as a mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA)
• Medical Lab Tech Certification by ASCP or equivalent or needs to acquire certification within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in an integrated healthcare environment
• 3 years' experience in a clinical laboratory

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. 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