POC Lead MLT/MLS ASCP certified

Ridgeview-2; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks a Point-of-Care (POC) Lead to oversee bedside laboratory testing across hospital and off-site departments.

You will standardize processes to ensure strict QA, coordinate staff training, and maintain instrument reliability to deliver rapid, accurate results that support clinical decisions and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent.
• Certification as MLT/CLT per CLIA standards (ASCP/NCAL) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing analysis across multiple lab areas with QC.
• Troubleshoot basic instrument issues and report to Lead MLS.
• Maintain inventory and assist in staff training and orientation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

English communication

Autonomous work

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS / Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

• Location 500 S. MAPLE STREET,Waconia, MN, 55387,United States
• Base Pay $34.88 - $49.70 / Hour
• Job Category Laboratory
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

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.

Job Functions

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.

• 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 - Frequent
Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
Social Interactions - Frequent
Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
Conflict Management - Occasional
Reading - Continuous
Detail Oriented - Continuous

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.

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

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.