Medical Laboratory Technician – $41-$46/Hr. - Apple Valley, Mn – 21133971

Job Details
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician
Location: Apple Valley, MN 55124
Shift/Schedule: This position will be scheduled for shifts ranging from 6:45 am- when our clinics open- until 8:30 pm when our clinics close. This position will float to more than one clinic to work including: Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Bloomington. This position will be in a weekend rotation.
Pay Rate: $41-$46/Hr.
Holiday Rate: $65-470/Hr.
Hours Per Week: 40
Hours Per Day: 8
Days Per Week: 5
Start Date: 05/22/2023
Est. End Date: 08/18/2023
Minimum Degree Required: Associate's Degree (Community College, MBO)
Duties
Job Summary: Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the Laboratory Care Technician plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional services in keeping with M Health Fairview Values as they interact with our patients, families and co-workers. The LCT performs laboratory specimen collection at various Fairview or outreach locations, as well as, provides for safe and secure specimen handling and point of care testing. Responsible for accurately entering orders and collection information into the Laboratory Information System and associated subsystems; monitoring computer logs for incomplete work; scheduling tests/procedures and providing results in LIS/HIS and over the phone, the LCT's attention to detail and accuracy are the foundation for our providing quality laboratory services. Working as an individual or team member, the LCT continuously works towards providing quality service improvement and optimum support to the department and team members in achieving M Health Fairview's goals.
Job Expectations
Follows established guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures.

• Collects biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• May perform EKG's.
• Performs daily quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Uses appropriate communications skills to meet patient/family and other customer needs.
• Processes specimens prior to testing or sending to reference labs.
• Monitors inventory, ordering and restocking supplies.
• Mentors and teaches students.
• Demonstrates proficiency with point of care testing and/or waived testing.
• Ensures specimens are acceptable for testing including properly identified.
• May train others in phlebotomy skills.
• Performs phlebotomy at various sites and communicates special handling needs of the specimen.

Prioritizes work to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Transports blood and body fluid under proper conditions and in a timely and safe manner.
• Prioritizes assigned work.
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.

Information Processing

• Monitors computer logs for incomplete work.
• Schedules tests/procedures.
• Accurately enters and releases order and collection information into LIS and subsystems.
• Provides results in LIS/HIS and reports over the phone.
• Acquires additional computer skills as appropriate to the work area.
• Supports and adheres to laboratory quality assurance program.

Maintains a safe work environment.

• Follows infection control guidelines.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
• Adheres to safety protocols.

Skills
Organization Expectations, as applicable:
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
• Communicates in a respective manner.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.

Fulfills all organizational requirements

• Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Completes all required learning relevant to the role

Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required
Education:
Education

• Or enrollment in final year of MLT or MLS program.
• Or high school diploma/GED and completion of one year of full time clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience;
• High school diploma/GED and completion of a formal phlebotomy education program (an original transcript or certification of completion must be provided at the time of the interview).

Experience

• Successful candidates must be able to provide evidence of the following: successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting

License/Certification/Registration

• BLS through AH
• Initial or proof of existing certification and receipt of ASCP, ACA, AMT, phlebotomy certification within 24 months of hire.
• Eligibility for American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), American Certification Agency (ACA), American Medical Technologists (AMT) within 12 months of hire

Preferred
Experience

• Exposure to/or experience with computerized order/data entry systems
• Prior work experience in an environment requiring critical thinking skills Demonstrate effective team work ethic in prior positions
• Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity
• Prior direct contact with patients in a health care setting
• Some positions will require reliable transportation

License/Certification/Registration

• Phlebotomy Certification upon hire

Skills: Required

• EPIC
• PHLEBOTOMY
• CLINICAL LAB

Languages: English( Speak , Read , Write )