Medical Laboratory Technician Float

Job Duties

HealthPartners is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician.

This position will primarily support the East/Central Region Clinic: Woodbury, St. Paul, HS401, HS435, Inver Grove, Neuroscience, Como, Midway, Eagan, Apple Valley, Bloomington and Health Center for Women. May occasionally be scheduled at other locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Associate's degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or graduate from a 12-month approved school for Certified Laboratory Assistants and eligible to be certified. Documentation of experiences performing high complexity testing prior to 9/1/92.

Certification by an agency approved by the ASCP Board of Certification or AMT. If not currently certified must register for certification with 45 days of hire and must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA).

Promote teamwork through demonstration of a courteous and cooperative attitude to all customers.

PREFERRED:

Six months of related medical training or experience.

Typing or keyboard skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity is required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Some lifting may be required.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. This individual serves all (internal and external) customers by performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with HealthPartners philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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, quality focused, cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Computer Operation, EKG and Reception/Greet Station

Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.

Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.

Demonstrate competency and comply with all regulatory agency policies.

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

Respond proactively to stressful circumstances, customer needs and department/clinic changes.

Demonstrate professional development through participation in continuing education, special projects and community / corporate / professional organizations. Demonstrate personal development through dependability, professional appearance and cooperative attitude.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Minimum Education Required

Associate Degree

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$28.84 - $36.17 / Hourly

Postal Code

55420

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

124085

Job Benefits

Not specified