Medical Technologist - Molecular Diagnostics

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist for Molecular Diagnostics. You will perform clinical testing using automated equipment and specialized protocols, interpret results accurately, and identify abnormal findings.

You will follow SOPs, manage quality control, calibrate instruments, troubleshoot issues, and may lead as charge tech while training new staff. NAACLS-accredited training and MLS/CLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or Medical Laboratory Science.
• Completion of a CLS/MLS/MT training program approved by NAACLS.
• OR an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows all laboratory procedures including patient identification, specimen collection, diagnostics, documentation and data entry.
• Recognize, document and communicate unusual and/or critical results.
• Competent in multiple work stations as defined by their section.
• Perform and monitor quality control and QA records; participate in quality improvement programs.
• Perform calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation; assist in creating maintenance schedules and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, reagents, and samples; evaluate solutions.
• Take leadership as charge tech when assigned and assist in training new staff and interns.
• Perform molecular testing (DNA/RNA extraction, amplification, capillary electrophoresis, data analysis) and assist in developing new molecular tests in Oncology, Genomics and Hematopathology.

Skills

Customer service skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science

NAACLS accredited training program

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Department: Molecular Diagnostics FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period) Shift(s): Days // some on-call coverage Shift Length: 8 hours Location: In-Person 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.

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, establish and monitor quality assurance and record keeping systems, participates in quality improvement programs, according 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
• Molecular Diagnostics: In addition to the duties above, Medical Technologists in Molecular Diagnostics perform the following additional duties:
  • Perform molecular testing including DNA/RNA extraction, amplification, capillary electrophoresis and data analysis
  • Assist in developing new molecular test with a focus on the areas of Molecular Oncology, Genomics and Hematopathology

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

For Medical Technologists in Molecular Diagnostics:

• Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS(NCA), or Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP) or Molecular Biology Technologist MB(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
• OR-
• Eligible for certification as a Molecular Biology Technologist MB(ASCP). As a condition of employment, those hired “as eligible” must take the first available examination after one year of employment and pass the certifying exam within two consecutive administrations of the exam within a 6 month period. (Certified within 24 months of hire date)

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year experience Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: - Customer service skills