Laboratory Technician
Avera•Worthington, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for expeditious and accurate performance of routine clinical laboratory tests, record keeping, preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and procedures.
Requirements
- The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
- Associate's Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree or Technical Certificate Transcript showing completion of Medical Laboratory Technician degree
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 1 Year or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 1 Year
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years Related experience and/or training
Responsibilities
- Performs testing utilizing established protocol with a high degree of accuracy in all departments of the laboratory.
- Performs calibration, quality control checks and preventative maintenance steps on assigned instrumentation.
- Reviews, researches, interprets and reports data.
- Assumes responsibility for distinguishing between normal and abnormal clinical parameters.
- Properly identify patients before specimen collection, be able to explain the collection procedure and provide the necessary preparation and collection instructions to patients.
- Collects, receives and transports blood and other specimens from clinic patients following accepted standards of practice.
- Perform phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures in a competent manner that does not result in the need for repeat collections or valid complaints from patients or clients.
- Implements and monitors laboratory inventory and control program.
- Responsible for resource utilization (supplies and equipment) in department.
- Actively participates in quality assurance program.
- Recommends corrective action for problems identified.
- Reviews policies and reads procedures as scheduled.
- Assists in the preparation for inspections and participates during inspection.
Benefits
- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
