Medical Technologist - Core Lab

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their Core Lab team. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage in clinical laboratory testing, utilizing advanced automated equipment. The role emphasizes accuracy in interpreting results and involves quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of laboratory operations. With a commitment to diversity and equity, this organization promotes an inclusive environment where your contributions will be valued. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Retirement Funds

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

License and Certification Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field required.
• Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing and interpret results accurately.
• Monitor quality control processes and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Quality Control Processes

Troubleshooting

Specimen Collection

Patient Identification

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology

Completion of CLS/MLS/MT training program

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

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Job Description - Medical Technologist - Core Lab (250447)

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 in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, 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 achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Medical Technologist to join our Core Lab team. This part-time role will work 56 hours within a two-week pay period on nights, including every other weekend (nights on weekends).

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

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all laboratory established procedures and processes, including but not limited to patient identification, specimen collection, diagnostic clinical testing, and documentation and data entry into the laboratory information system and/or patient result logs.
• Based on training and protocol, recognize, document, and communicate unusual and/or critical result values.
• Must be competent in (5) work stations or work areas as defined by their section.
• Performs and monitors quality control processes, establishes and monitors quality assurance and record-keeping systems, participates in quality improvement programs, according to the standard operating procedures to assure accuracy and validity of test results.
• Performs calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation according to standard operating procedures and participates in the preparation and evaluation of maintenance schedules and operating procedures for new instrumentation, including writing technical procedures according to regulatory protocol.
• Performs troubleshooting processes for instrumentation, reagents, and inventory and/or patient samples as they occur and evaluates methods for solutions.
• Takes a leadership role by acting as charge tech when assigned, assisting in the training/teaching of new staff members and/or student interns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or Medical Laboratory Science.
• Completion of a CLS/MLS/MT training program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

-OR-

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

License/Certifications:

• Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS(NCA), or Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP).

-OR-

• Eligible for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP).
• As a condition of employment, those hired “as eligible” must take the first available examination after their date of hire and pass one of these certifying exams within three consecutive administrations of the exam within a 12 month period.

We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.

We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).

For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Primary Location

MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.70 (56 hours per pay period)