Medical Lab Technician

Olmsted Medical Center•Rochester, MN

5d•$26 - $33

About The Position

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Basic Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Adoption Assistance Plan

Requirements

Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent certification) or equivalent education
Previous recent experience in Laboratory Science preferred
Requires good communication skills and ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making in problem identification and resolution
BLS certification
Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of Laboratory Science practice.
Exercises appropriate critical thinking skills and knowledge in clinical decision-making.
Applies principles and concepts of quality assurance/performance improvement to the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of laboratory testing.
Applies safety and government regulations and standards to laboratory practice.
Maintains knowledge base of contemporary Laboratory Science.
Practices the ethics of the profession.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency in general laboratory practice including Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Blood Bank, Immunology, Limited Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Urinalysis, Microscopy, Phlebotomy, and specimen processing and handling.
Demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulations and actively participates in the accreditation process.
Successfully performs required quality control and proficiency testing and actively evaluates QC/PT data and develops corrective actions and follow-up, as needed.
Actively participates in Quality Management process, as needed.
Performs required preventative maintenance on analytical equipment and troubleshoots problems with appropriate follow-up.
Maintains accurate records of testing, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Assists with the evaluation and development of new or improved test systems, as assigned.
Ensures management of adequate materials inventory with required documentation.
Serves as a technical resource for clinicians and branch clinic laboratory personnel.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Instructs patients in proper collection procedures.
Assists with new employee orientation and competency assessment with performance evaluation and documentation.
Complies with organization/department policies, procedures, and requirements for mandatory education.
Performs other duties as requested.