Medical Laboratory Technician

HealthPartners; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support the Maplewood Clinic. The role involves performing high-complexity testing and contributing to patient care and service excellence.

The position requires an associate degree in lab science or medical lab technology and certification eligibility with CLIA compliance. Strong teamwork and English proficiency are essential, with some related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in lab science or medical lab tech from an accredited institution.
• Certification by ASCP Board of Certification or AMT; if not certified, register within 45 days and obtain within 6 months.
• Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory under CLIA.
• Promotes teamwork and courteous, cooperative attitude with customers.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process specimens following SOPs.
• Perform testing and verify assay performance per SOP in hematology, microbiology, chemistry, serology, urinalysis, and related areas.
• Document and communicate lab results accurately according to SOP.
• Perform maintenance procedures and ensure adequate supplies.
• Demonstrate compliance with regulatory policies and maintain confidentiality and patient-centered service standards.
• Respond to changes and stressful situations with professionalism and adaptability.
• Pursue continuing education and participate in projects and professional activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Typing

Education

Associate’s degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology

12-month approved school for Certified Laboratory Assistants and eligibility to be certified

Job description

HealthPartners is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Technical to help support the Maplewood Clinic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Associate’s degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or graduate from a 12-month approved school for Certified Laboratory Assistants and eligible to be certified. Documentation of experiences performing high complexity testing prior to 9/1/92.

Certification by an agency approved by the ASCP Board of Certification or AMT. If not currently certified must register for certification with 45 days of hire and must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA).

Promote teamwork through demonstration of a courteous and cooperative attitude to all customers.

PREFERRED:

Six months of related medical training or experience.

Typing or keyboard skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity is required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Some lifting may be required.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. This individual serves all (internal and external) customers by performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with HealthPartners philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• 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, quality focused, cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Computer Operation, EKG and Reception/Greet Station
• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
• Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
• Demonstrate competency and comply with all regulatory agency policies.
• Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service and patient experience standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution.
• Respond proactively to stressful circumstances, customer needs and department/clinic changes.
• Demonstrate professional development through participation in continuing education, special projects and community / corporate / professional organizations. Demonstrate personal development through dependability, professional appearance and cooperative attitude.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.