What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician position at M Health Fairview?
Overview
Fairview Health Services is looking for a Medical Lab Technician at M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center.
This is a fulltime position of 80 hours/2 weeks. Primary shift will be 7:00am-3:30pm Monday - Friday with occasional (1-3 days approx. every 6-8 weeks) rotation to the 5:00am-1:00pm shift once fully trained. Weekend rotation is ~every 3rd weekend with one rotation being Sat/Sun and the other working Sat with Sun on-call. Weekend shift is 6:00am-2:30pm. Weekend differential is provided when working Saturday or Sunday.
The laboratory at the CSC offers a fast-paced environment providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an integrated healthcare setting.
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, AMT, or AAB. 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.
