Medical Lab Technician - Clinic

Allina Health•Shakopee, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a 0.5 FTE position (40 hours per two-week pay period) with an 8-hour day/evening shift and requires working every 3rd weekend (which includes both Saturday & Sunday). Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting.

Requirements

Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA ‘88
Possess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT) required. If not certified, must obtain certification within 180 days

Nice To Haves

Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting.
CLIA Role: Testing Personnel Moderate complexity testing
CLIA Role: Testing Personnel High Complexity testing

Responsibilities

Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
Performs waived, moderate and highly complex analytical tests.
Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action.
Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
Performs and documents required & advanced instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to patients needs.
Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
Manages patient orders to ensure adherence to regulatory and billing requirements.
Performs scheduling, ordering, and releasing patient's orders in the electronic medical record.
Reviews orders and verifies patient identification.
Instructs customers on collection, procedures and protocols.
Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
Collects samples and labels specimens.
Evaluates acceptability of specimens.
Performs processing of specimens.
Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
Performs various clerical duties.
Participates in the training of employees and students.
Performs proficiency testing as assigned.