Medical Laboratory Technician

HealthPartners; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to support the Woodbury Clinic Lab and uphold patient-focused service. The role requires an associate degree in a lab science or completion of a Certified Laboratory Assistant program, with certification eligibility and timely certification following hire.

Preferred candidates will have experience with high complexity testing and demonstrate teamwork while performing a range of laboratory procedures in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or completion of a 12-month Certified Laboratory Assistant program.
• Eligibility to be certified; certification via ASCP or AMT within required windows.
• Experience with high complexity testing documented as of 9/1/92 or later.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process biological specimens per SOP.
• Perform testing and verify analyzer performance according to SOP.
• Document and communicate lab results thoroughly and accurately.
• Maintain instruments and supplies; ensure compliance with CLIA and SOPs.
• Support patient care through professional, courteous service.

Skills

Teamwork

Typing

Education

Associate degree in lab science or related field

Certified Laboratory Assistant program (12-month)

Job description

HealthPartners is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Technician to help support the Woodbury 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.