Medical Laboratory Technician Float

HealthPartners•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

HealthPartners is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Technician Float to help support the lab department. This position will primarily cover the following locations: Arden Hills, Apple Valley, Como, St. Paul and Woodbury. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Six months of related medical training or experience.
Typing or keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

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.