Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MLS)

Oxford Senior Living; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

River's Edge Hospital in Saint Peter, MN is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technologist (MLT/MLS) for overnight and evening shifts. The role requires ASCP-certified professionals with an associate degree in medical laboratory technology or medical laboratory science.

You will perform waived to high-complexity tests, participate in QA, and ensure specimen handling accuracy. Salary is base pay $28.37–$45.39 per hour with a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical laboratory technology or medical laboratory science.
• ASCP or equivalent certification required; eligibility within one year of employment.
• BLS certification required or obtainable within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic laboratory procedures to provide timely, accurate test results.
• Participate in quality assurance and adherence to lab policies.
• Communicate test results and requirements to providers and staff.
• Collect specimens (venipuncture, capillary, radial arterial) per procedures.
• Maintain records, handle specimens properly, and participate in proficiency testing.
• Work flexible shifts, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Education

Associate Degree in MLT/MLS

ASCP or equivalent certification

BLS certification

Job description

• Location 1900 N SUNRISE DR,Saint Peter, MN, 56082,United States
• Base Pay $28.37 - $45.39 / Hour
• Other Compensation $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Job Category LABORATORY SERVICES
• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic laboratory procedures that provide timely and accurate test results for providers use in appropriately diagnosing and treating patients.
• Participate in our Laboratory's Quality Assurance Plan.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by practicing River's Edge Hospital's Standards of Behavior.
• Understanding that the clinical Lab exists to service patients.
• Showing initiative and/or cooperation to maintain work flow.
• Participating in teamwork.
• Wear a Vocera every day for your whole shift to effectively communicate with other departments and your co-workers.
• Recognizing testing and lab priorities and act accordingly.
• Exercising good judgment in non-routine situations.
• Communicating effectively (orally and in writing) with other workers, supervisors, patients, and the public.
• Communicating test results, normal ranges and specimen requirements.
• Answering inquires about test results, methods, specificity, sensitivity, and specific factors that can influence test results.
• Seeking assistance or clarification when needed: accepting constructive criticism.
• Adhering to federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines. (OSHA, CLIA)
• Adapting to changes in practice, accepting and implementing approved changes and learning new tasks.
• Taking responsibility for one's own career development, seeking out and participating in appropriate continuing education.
• Managing stress and resolve conflicts.
• EKG Rhythm Strip-Lead II when ordered by the provider.
• Right sided EKG when ordered by provider.
• Pediatric EKGs.
• Perform only those waived, moderate, and/or high complexity tests that are authorized by the Lab Manager and require a degree skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience and technical abilities.
• Follow the Lab's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Properly identify and collect adequate specimens for laboratory testing via the following collection processes:
  • Venipuncture
  • Capillary collection
  • Arterial collection (Radial only)
• Participate in proficiency testing program.
• Adhere to the Laboratory's quality control policy and procedures; document all quality control activities, instruments and procedure calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follow the Lab's established polices and procedures whenever test systems are not within the Lab's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problem or immediately notify the Lab Manager, Senior Lab Tech, Technical Supervisor, or Clinical Consultant.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the Lab's established performance specifications.
• Possess a working knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
• Is knowledgeable and adheres to Patient Bill of Rights and hospital policies relating to privacy, confidentiality and respect (HIPAA).
• Is knowledgeable in and follows and promotes facility policies and procedures including, but not limited to Infection Control, Safety, Quality Assurance, Lab's Chemical Hygiene Program, etc.
• Must be flexible with sharing scheduled weekends, holidays, evening shift, and overnight scheduled shift.
• Is willing to serve on facility committees when asked to do so (Employee Safety Committee).
• Is willing to participate in CQI and other lab projects.
• Must be flexible with sharing training duties for new employees and MLT/MLS students with other Lab personnel when requested to do so.
• Must be trained and certified to collect Urine Drug Screens for DOT and Non-DOT employees.

Requirements

• Have earned an Associate Degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) from an accredited institution and must be ASCP Certified or equivalent. If not already certified, new graduates must be eligible for certification and obtain MLT/MLS Certification within one year of employment.
• Must be certified with one of the following: ASCP, HEW, HHS, ASMT.
• Must be able to travel to other work sites as needed with own transportation.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) or will be certified within six months of hire through the American Heart Association.

Summary

This is a part-time, .8 FTE (64 hours per two week pay period) position in our Laboratory.

Shifts are typically 8 hours and will be primarily overnights, with some evening shifts. No more than every-other weekend.

$15,000 sign-on bonus is paid as $5,000 upon hire and $5,000 on first and second employment anniversaries.