Laboratory Lead Tech - Minnesota Oncology

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY

Minnesota Oncology offers its employees an exciting, fast-paced, and challenging work environment.  We are currently looking for an individual with passion for the healthcare field and someone that can commit to personal accountability and integrity.  An ideal candidate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to collaborate and work in a team based environment.

Come join this dynamic team who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients.  No nights, holidays, or weekends!

Why Work for Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes - 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan that comes with a company match
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers

• Accurately perform specimen analysis
• Phlebotomies
• Specimen Collection
• POC (point of care) Testing (iSTAT and INR)
• Maintain Specimen Integrity throughout Specimen Collection
• Run Hematology Analyzer (Sysmex)
• Documents/Verifies Results in necessary programs (iKnowMed and Orchard)
• Work with the team to insure compliance with COLA & CLIA regulations
• Oversees the daily operations of the lab
• Reviews and manages quality control
• Manages staffing schedules based on volumes
• Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens as directed.
• Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing.
• Maintains an adequate supply of reagents and consumables and maintains appropriate records. Prepares smear and performs differential on peripheral blood smear.
• Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment as ordered.  Performs other laboratory tests as ordered.  Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
• Processes specimens for Reference Laboratory testing. Performs proficiency testing quarterly.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Accurately charges the encounter forms for laboratory work performed. Logs in and reviews reference laboratory results.

• ASCP Certification Required
• 5-7 years of laboratory experience required
• Prior leadership experience desired
• Previous hematology and oncology experience preferred

• Strong Desire to Learn
• Flexibility
• Ability to Multi-task
• Can Successfully Prioritize Tasks
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Self-Starter
• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to problems and issues 

Working Conditions:
Environment: The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works in an Outpatient medical clinic. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires vision and hearing to normal range.