Medical Laboratory Technician

HealthPartners; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician to work at the White Bear Lake Clinic Lab. The role requires an associate's degree in a lab science or MLT, plus certification by ASCP or AMT, with the ability to certify within the required timeframe.

Candidates should be able to work in a highly complex CLIA‑regulated lab and demonstrate teamwork and accuracy in processing samples. Preferred candidates have six months of related training or experience and basic typing skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a lab science or MLT from an accredited program or completion of a 12‑month approved school for Certified Laboratory Assistants and eligible to be certified.
• Certification by ASCP Board of Certification or AMT; if not certified, must register within 45 days of hire and obtain certification within 6 months.
• Qualified to work in a highly complex lab under CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process biological specimens following SOP.
• Perform testing analyses and verify assay performance per SOP across areas such as Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, and more.
• Document and communicate lab results accurately per SOP.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to regulatory policies and lab customer service standards.
• Respond proactively to stressful situations and changing departmental needs.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Typing

Education

Associate's degree in lab science/MLT

Job description

HealthPartners is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Technician to work out of the White Bear Lake Clinic Lab.

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.