Medical Laboratory Technician

Fairview Health Services • Minneapolis, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-West Bank. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE evening-shift position from 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., including three of every six weekends. The position is eligible for a shift incentive bonus of up to $1,000, paid every six months and prorated based on FTE.

The Acute Care Laboratories support testing in hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing. The West Bank laboratory serves pediatric and adult patients and is staffed 24/7 by a team of 100 professionals.

The MLT provides quality, proficient, and professional laboratory services to diverse populations in an integrated healthcare environment. The technician performs waived, moderate, or high-complexity testing according to standard operating procedures; evaluates technical and instrumental factors affecting results; and performs quality control procedures within established parameters. Duties may also include specimen collection and handling, supporting efficient workflow, scheduling tests, and providing results. The MLT works independently under general supervision.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related laboratory field, including the related laboratory practicum, or an equivalent route to qualify as high-complexity testing personnel under CLIA ’88.
• Qualify through one of the listed education routes: an associate degree or higher in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; an associate degree or higher or 60 semester hours of academic credit with six semester hours in biology and six semester hours in chemistry; or completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course plus an associate degree or higher or 60 semester hours of academic credit with six semester hours in biology and six semester hours in chemistry.
• Provide a diploma showing the field of study or an academic transcript where applicable.
• Possess, or be eligible to receive within one year, an HHS-approved laboratory certification: ASCP, ASCPi, AMT, or AAB Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).

Responsibilities

• Collect and process biological specimens using appropriate techniques and established standard operating procedures; verify patient identity and specimen identification, assess specimen integrity, and prioritize specimen testing and procurement.
• Perform waived, moderate, or high-complexity diagnostic and therapeutic testing according to CLIA ’88 and standard operating procedures in areas that may include hematology, coagulation, microbiology, serology, immunology, immunohematology, chemistry, special chemistry, urinalysis, phlebotomy, and EKG.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedure.
• Perform and document maintenance procedures and maintain adequate supplies.
• Recognize problems, take appropriate steps to resolve them, seek assistance when needed, consult a supervisor when unable to resolve issues, and initiate appropriate safety or emergency responses.
• Evaluate test results for accuracy, normal parameters, reporting protocols, and age-specific reference ranges; correlate results with clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other relevant conditions.
• Recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results and communicate abnormal and critical results directly to caregivers.
• Obtain information from caregivers to help resolve physiologic or methodologic reasons for incongruent results.
• Document deviations and actions taken, reagent, test kit, and calibrator checks, and values or trends exceeding quality-control decision levels.
• Take action to resolve quality-control issues and consult with a supervisor as needed.
• Participate in laboratory performance improvement by collecting data, reviewing results, and implementing recommended action steps.
• Collaborate with laboratory customers to promote customer satisfaction and comply with regulatory agency policies.
• Orient and mentor new employees and students in routine and complex testing methods, instrumentation, and information systems; check work before release, complete training checklists and evaluations, and report progress and problems to a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO and Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits
• Early access to earned wages
• Shift incentive bonus of up to $1,000, paid every six months and prorated based on FTE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree