Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) - .6 FTE

Emergency Physicians Professional Association; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergency Physicians Professional Association seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine clinical tests across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and more, ensuring accurate communication of results to clinicians. The role includes managing equipment, processes, and reporting results in a LAB setting under COLA and CLIA standards.

The position floats between Urgency Rooms in Woodbury, Eagan, and Golden Valley, with evening shifts and weekend work.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree required in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Plus 2 years of experience in a hospital or health clinic laboratory setting.
• Valid ASCP certification as an MLT is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab procedures on blood, urine, and other body samples as ordered.
• Implement and follow a quality assurance/QC plan with supervisor and manager.
• Order, result, and cancel tests in the EMR under clinician direction.
• Restock and maintain lab inventory and supplies.
• Collect and record patient data needed for interpretation of tests.
• Communicate laboratory data clearly and timely to health care team.

Skills

Laboratory calibration

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

• Base Pay $30.06 - $37.98 / Hour

The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) utilizes their education, skill, and expertise to support patient care by performing routine clinical laboratory tests done in hematology, chemistry, immuno-hematology, microbiology, immunology and coagulation under COLA and CLIA standards and/or guidelines, then communicating results to the clinician (physician or APC) or other authorized clinical care staff. This position is primarily responsible for testing and analyzing a variety of specimens, as well as the clinical and operational management of all laboratory equipment, processes, and patient results communication.

Schedule

This position will float between the Urgency Rooms in Woodbury, Eagan, and Golden Valley and will work every other weekend. The position is straight evenings.

Education and Experience:

• 2-year degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required; plus 2 years of experience in a hospital or health clinic laboratory setting
• Familiar with calibration of laboratory equipment

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Valid American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification as an MLT

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory procedures on blood, urine, and other body samples pursuant to tests ordered
• Implement and follow a laboratory quality assurance and quality control plan in collaboration with the laboratory technical supervisor and laboratory manager
• Order, result, and cancel tests in the electronic medical record with direction from the clinician or registered nurse
• Restock and maintain appropriate laboratory inventory supply levels
• Collect and record pertinent patient data needed for interpretation of laboratory tests
• Communicate patient laboratory data clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner to the rest of the health care team