Medical Laboratory Technician - Maple Grove, United States - Fairview Health Services

Description

Overview
M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Maple Grove (rg/locations/m-health-fairview-clinics-and-surgery-centermaple-grove) is looking for a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician at M Health Fairview Clinics and

Surgery Center:
Maple Grove. This position is a day position with 64 hours per pay period. We have staggered start times ranging from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Maple Grove Clinics is a fast-paced, high complexity laboratory serving a unique and diverse patient population.

Our team prides itself on delivering exceptional care to our patients as well as accurate and quick results to our clinicians.

We offer competitive Benefits ) , including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.

Interview Process
We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is an outstanding way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share it directly with our leaders

Responsibilities Job Description

The MLT position plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an integrated healthcare environment.

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs waived, moderate or high complexity testing, correlates data based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters.

This position also may be involved in laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedule tests and provides results as appropriate.

The MLT works independently under general supervision.
Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform waived, moderate or high complexity testing and report results.

• Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Perform testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient, cost effective manner.

Any combination of the following areas may be included:
Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, EKG.

• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
• Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.

Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution.


This may include:

• Scheduling tests/procedures according to SOPs
• Verifying patient demographic and billing insurance information for lab only employees
• Explaining test procedures when applicable to patients in a manner geared to gain their confidence and cooperation and relieve anxiety about the test.

Supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate.

Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA).
• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification such as ASCP, AAB or AMT. If not certified at time of hire, must obtain certification within 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in an integrated healthcare environment.
• Certified MLT

Other Required Skills

• Good phlebotomy skills.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status