Medical Laboratory Technician Lead I

HealthPartners • Woodbury, MN

81d

About The Position

HealthPartners is hiring for a Medical Laboratory Technician Lead working in the Lab department. 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. 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.

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.
• Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA).
• Demonstrated computer skills necessary to perform lead duties.
• Ability to guide and monitor others in using the laboratory process to provide care to patients and their families.
• Ability to document performance and provide effective feedback to employees.
• Ability to instruct coworkers on job duties.
• Ability to have difficult conversations with coworkers.
• Ability to motivate and influence staff to achieve department needs and goals.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships necessary to perform lead duties.
• Ability to lead by example and answer questions.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Service excellence centered on patient care and relationships.
• Teamwork and accountability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees