Medical Technologist - Core Lab

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Minneapolis is seeking a Medical Technologist for their Core Lab team. This full-time role involves evening shifts and every other weekend on night shifts. The successful candidate will perform complex laboratory testing, ensure quality control, and mentor new staff. A hiring incentive of $3,500 is available for eligible external candidates. Join a diverse team dedicated to making an impact in patient lives.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or equivalent experience.
• Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP) or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing and accurately interpret results.
• Monitor quality control and participate in quality improvement programs.
• Act as charge tech and assist in training new staff.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Completion of a NAACLS-approved CLS/MLS/MT training program

Job description

Job Description - Medical Technologist - Core Lab (250710)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare also has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice services, and operates a research institute, innovation center, and philanthropic foundation.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieving health equity by actively eliminating barriers related to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We foster an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome individuals with diverse cultural perspectives to help create a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Medical Technologist to join our Core Lab team. This full-time position involves evening shifts during the week and includes every other weekend on night shifts.

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs clinical laboratory testing of moderate to highly complex tests. Uses automated equipment and specialized processes for testing, accurately interprets results, and can identify abnormal specimens.

A hiring incentive of $3,500 is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning within one year are ineligible).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow all laboratory procedures, including patient identification, specimen collection, diagnostic testing, documentation, and data entry into laboratory systems.
2. Recognize, document, and communicate unusual or critical results based on training and protocols.
3. Competent in five work stations or areas as defined by the section.
4. Perform and monitor quality control, establish quality assurance, and participate in quality improvement programs to ensure accuracy of test results.
5. Perform calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation, and participate in preparing and evaluating maintenance schedules and procedures for new equipment, including writing technical procedures per regulatory standards.
6. Troubleshoot instrumentation, reagents, inventory, and patient samples as issues arise and evaluate methods for solutions.
7. Act as charge tech when assigned, and assist in training and mentoring new staff and interns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or Medical Laboratory Science.
2. Completion of a NAACLS-approved CLS/MLS/MT training program.

-OR-

1. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. One year of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Competency in multiple laboratory work stations, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and good communication skills.

License/Certifications:

1. Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), or MLS(ASCP), or eligibility to obtain certification.
2. Hired as eligible must pass certification exams within three attempts over 12 months.

We offer opportunities to make an impact in our patients' lives and are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employment offers are contingent upon background checks and pre-employment requirements. Our benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. For more details, visit our careers page.