Lead Medical Laboratory Technician - Fairview Health Services

M Health Fairview is looking for a highly motivated Medical Laboratory Technician to be the Lead MLT for the central clinic region. This role will cover and work the bench at M Health Fairview Clinic - Midway, M Health Fairview Clinic - Highland Park, M Health Fairview Clinic - Rice Street, M Health Fairview Clinic - Roselawn, M Health Fairview Clinic - Riverside, M Health Fairview Children's Clinic - University, M Health Fairview Clinic - New Brighton, M Health Fairview Clinic - Woodwinds, M Health Fairview Clinic - Maplewood, M Health Fairview Clinic - Tamarack, M Health Fairview Clinic - Oakdale, M Health Fairview Clinic - River Falls. This position does not have a set schedule so there will be expected flexibility to work the hours between 6:30am-6:00pm. Along with working the bench the Lead Medical Laboratory Technician will assist in training new hires and completing competency on staff throughout the central clinics while working alongside lab leadership. Please apply if you are interested in taking this next step in your career ladder. This position does not come with set weekends but may have the opportunity to pick up weekends and holidays when needed. 

We offer competitive Benefits, including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement. 

The Lead MLT plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within a healthcare environment.  The Medical Laboratory Technician performs waived and moderate testing, correlates data-based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters.  This position also may be involved in laboratory specimen collection, safe and secure specimen handling, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedule tests and provide results as appropriate.  The MLT works independently under general supervision.

As a lead, this position is also responsible for coordinating the daily workflow and training within the assigned laboratory and will act as a resource for laboratory staff and other members of the care team. The lead will also be responsible for completion of regulatory compliance of staff competencies, proficiency testing assignments and proficiency reviews.

Job Expectations includes:

Follows established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform waived, moderate, or high complexity testing and report results.

• 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, cost-effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included:  Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, EKG.
• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
• Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.
  
  

Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards.  The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication, and conflict resolution.  This may include:

• Scheduling tests/procedures according to SOPs
• Verifying patient demographic and billing insurance information for lab only employees
• Explaining test procedures when applicable to patients in a manner geared to gain their confidence and cooperation and relieve anxiety about the test.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate.  Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

Education

• Associate degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution. Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA).

License/Certification/Registration

• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification such as ASCP or AMT.

Preferred

Experience

• Three years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment.
• One year of phlebotomy experience
• Strong Communication skills