What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician position at Fairview Health Services?
Responsibilities Job Description
Fairview is looking for a Full Time Medical Laboratory Technician for the Northeast Clinic Laboratories (1.0 FTE or 80 hours/2 week pay period). Primary site is M Health Fairview Clinic - Vadnais Heights with a weekend shift at an Urgent Care site, as well as the possibility of cross training at additional clinic sites including M Health Fairview Clinic - Hugo, M Health Fairview Clinic - Blaine, and M Health Fairview Clinic - Stillwater. Shifts are 8 hours in length and will primarily be the opening shift: 6:30am to 3:00pm. Shift may vary based on business needs, with the latest ending time of 6:00pm. Weekend hours will be one day (Saturday or Sunday) scheduled every 5-6 weeks at an Urgent Care location.
The MLT plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory 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.
Job Expectations: follow established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform testing and report results, consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include promoting teamwork, successful communication, and conflict resolution, 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.
Other duties as assigned.
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 acquire certification within 12 months.
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of experience as a MLT in an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment
Other Required Skills
- Good phlebotomy skills.
Desired Skills
- Phlebotomy experience
- Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Demonstrate good manual dexterity
- EPIC Beaker experience
Qualifications
$26.06-$36.79 / Hourly
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
Salary : $26 - $37
