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    Medical Laboratory Technician - Faribault, United States - Allina Health

    Allina Health
    Allina Health Faribault, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Regular, Full time
    Description

    Number of Job Openings Available:

    1

    Date Posted:

    May 10, 2024

    Department:

    Lab AH Faribault Medical Center

    Shift:

    Day/Night (United States of America)

    Shift Length:

    12 hour shift

    Hours Per Week:

    36

    Union Contract:

    Non-Union

    Weekend Rotation:

    Every 3rd

    Job Summary:

    Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

    Key Position Details:

    *Sign-on Bonus - $5,000*

    • Day shifts: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm
    • Night shifts: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
    • This will be a block schedule

    Job Description:

    Performs routine medical laboratory testing and is trained in one or more of the following areas of the laboratory: reception/registration, phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, and analytical testing departments. May perform manual and automated waived, moderate, and high complexity testing. May serve as a trainer for students and new employees in work areas.

    Principle Responsibilities

    • Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
      • Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
    • Customer service and patient order management.
      • Evaluates and manages patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
      • Performs scheduling, ordering, and releasing patient's orders in the electronic medical record.
    • Collection and processing of specimens following standardized system protocols.
      • Reviews orders, verifies patient identification and uses appropriate collection methods to obtain samples for testing.
    • Maintains Education, Regulatory, and Safety measures
      • Participates in the training of employees and students.
    • CLIA Defined Responsibilities:
      • Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
      • Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
    • Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications

    • Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Laboratory or Medical Laboratory experience

    Licenses/Certifications

    • ASCP or AMT laboratory certification preferred. If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 180 days of hire

    Physical Demands

    • Light Work:
    • Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently
    Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.