POC Lead MLT/MLS ASCP certified

Ridgeview Medical Center; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist to join the laboratory team. This role focuses on performing phlebotomy, a wide range of testing across chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and blood banking, and ensuring quality control.

The ideal candidate holds an associate or bachelor’s degree in medical technology and ASCP-certified or eligible, with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• ASCP/CLIA certified or eligible to be certified within first year.
• Ability to pass background checks and work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Point-of-care testing

Leadership

Microsoft Office

English communication

Critical thinking

Team player

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

ASCP/CLIA certification

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.

Job Functions

1. Performs phlebotomy procedures.
2. 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.
3. Performs basic troubleshooting techniques and clearly reports issues to the Lead MLS or other appropriate personnel.
4. Assists in maintaining adequate inventories.
5. Assists with the training and orientation of new staff and visiting students.
6. 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 becompleted 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

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.

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