POC Lead MLT/MLS ASCP certified

Ridgeview; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks a Point-of-Care (POC) Lead to oversee bedside testing across hospital departments, standardize procedures, and coordinate with the central lab to meet regulatory and quality standards.

You will drive training, ensure instrument reliability, support staff development, and uphold rapid, accurate diagnostics that inform clinical decisions and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Must possess MLS/CLT degree or equivalent.
• Certification must be current per CLIA/ASCP standards.
• Experience in laboratory settings with adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy procedures.
• Performs testing analysis of a wide variety of patient specimens per area procedures.
• Troubleshoots basic issues and reports to lead staff.
• Maintains adequate inventories.
• Trains and orients new staff and students.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

English communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Independent work

Technical competence

Leadership

Innovation

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP Certification (MLS/CLS)

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for serving both internal and external customers by performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with Ridgeview Medical Center philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. Focus areas include: POC, Automated Chemistry, Immuno-Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Banking, and Microbiology.

Brief Description

This position is responsible for serving both internal and external customers by performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with Ridgeview Medical Center philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies. Focus areas include: POC, Automated Chemistry, Immuno-Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Banking, and Microbiology.

Job Functions

• Performs phlebotomy procedures.
• Performs testing analysis of a wide variety of patient specimens according to procedures defined in each area of the lab including quality control, all testing needed for regulatory needs and competency assessment.
• Performs basic troubleshooting techniques and clearly reports issues to the Lead MLS or other appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventories.
• Assists with the training and orientation of new staff and visiting students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Associate's degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technician from an accredited school. May also have a certificate if grandfathered according to CLIA88.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team

License/Certifications

• Certified or Certification eligible as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology board of registry or as a Clinical Laboratory Technician by the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel or equivalent per CLIA standards. Certification must be completed by the first year of employment and kept current according to ASCP standards.

Cognitive and Mental Demands

• Time Awareness - Continuous
• Writing - Continuous
• Initiation of Work - Occasional
• Memory - Continuous
• Receptiveness to Change - Occasional
• Reasoning - Continuous
• Required Sequences in Work - Frequent
• Problem Solving - FrequentAttentiveness Duration - Continuous
• Social Interactions - Frequent
• Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
• Conflict Management - Occasional
• Reading - Continuous
• Detail Oriented - Continuous

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

Requirements

Minimum Education/Work Experience/License/Certifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science
• Certified as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology board of registry per CLIA standards. Certification must be completed by the first year of employment and kept current according to ASCP standards

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain technical competence
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Lead

• Ability to innovate
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff

Preferred Qualifications

Lead

• 2 years of experience in technical supervision of a laboratory testing department

POC

• Previous Point of Care experience

Summary

The purpose of the Point-of-Care (POC) Lead is to oversee, standardize, and optimize bedside laboratory testing across all hospital and off-site clinical departments. This role acts as a vital liaison between the central laboratory and multidisciplinary patient care teams to ensure all point-of-care testing (POCT) meets stringent regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance standards. By driving strict quality control, facilitating comprehensive staff training, and maintaining high instrument reliability, the POC Lead ensures the delivery of rapid, accurate diagnostic results that directly enhance clinical decision-making, patient safety, and operational efficiency.