Medical Laboratory Technician

Fairview Health Services•Maple Grove, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a full-time, evening Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join the laboratory team at Fairview Maple Grove Clinic. Work schedules vary, with shifts starting as early as 10:30 a.m. and ending as late as 8:00 p.m. to accommodate instrument maintenance requirements. The position does not require nights, weekends, or major holidays. The MLT provides quality, proficient, and professional laboratory services to diverse populations in an integrated healthcare environment. Working independently under general supervision, the technician performs waived, moderate, or high-complexity testing according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), applies technical and instrumental knowledge to testing conditions and results, and performs quality control procedures within established parameters. The role may also involve specimen collection and handling, workflow support, test scheduling, and reporting results as appropriate.

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 qualifying the applicant as high-complexity testing personnel under CLIA ’88.
Qualify through one of the stated education pathways: 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 including 6 semester hours in biology and 6 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 including 6 semester hours in biology and 6 in chemistry.
Provide a diploma showing the field of study or an academic transcript, as applicable to the education pathway.
Possess or be eligible to receive appropriate HHS-approved laboratory certification: ASCP, ASCPi, AMT, or AAB MLT certification within one year.

Responsibilities

Collect and process biological specimens using appropriate techniques and established SOPs.
Verify patient identity and specimen identification, and assess specimen integrity before testing.
Prioritize specimen testing and procurement according to established guidelines.
Perform waived, moderate, or high-complexity testing under CLIA ’88, potentially in hematology, coagulation, microbiology, serology, immunology, immunohematology, chemistry, special chemistry, urinalysis, phlebotomy, or EKG.
Operate laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to procedure.
Perform and document maintenance procedures and maintain adequate supplies.
Recognize problems, seek assistance when appropriate, consult a supervisor when unable to resolve issues, and initiate safety or emergency responses as needed.
Evaluate test results for accuracy, normal parameters, reporting protocols, and age-specific reference ranges.
Correlate results using clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and other conditions that may affect testing.
Recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results and take appropriate action.
Communicate abnormal and critical results directly to caregivers and obtain information from caregivers to investigate incongruent results.
Document deviations, actions taken, reagent and test-kit checks, and calibrator checks.
Recognize and communicate values and trends that exceed quality-control decision levels; resolve issues and consult 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 as appropriate, and report progress and problems to a supervisor or manager.