Medical Laboratory Technician

OverviewFairview Health Services is looking for a Casual Medical Laboratory Technician to support the Northeast Clinic Laboratories. Hours will vary based on applicant availability. This role will support the North Branch, Chisago, Wyoming, Hugo, Blaine, Vadnais Heights and Stillwater Clinic Laboratories.Interview ProcessWe may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is an outstanding way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share it directly with our leaders!ResponsibilitiesThe MLT plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs waived, moderate, or high complexity 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 provides results as appropriate. The MLT works independently under general supervision.Job Expectations: follow established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform testing and report results, consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include promoting teamwork, successful communication, and conflict resolution, 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. Other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequired Qualifications

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)

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification such as ASCP or AMT. If not certified at time of hire, must acquire certification within 12 months.

BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of experience as a MLT in an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment

Other Required Skills

Good phlebotomy skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Fairview Health Services (fairview.org) is an award-winning, nonprofit health system providing exceptional care across the full spectrum of health care services. Fairview is one of the most comprehensive and geographically accessible systems in the state, with 12 hospitals—including an academic medical center and long-term care hospital—serving the greater Twin Cities metro area and north-central Minnesota.Its broad continuum also includes 56 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living communities, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, rehabilitation centers, counseling and home health care services, medical transportation, an integrated provider network and health insurer PreferredOne. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, Fairview’s 32,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated providers embrace innovation to drive a healthier future through healing, discovery and education.Vaccination UpdateAs part of our ongoing efforts to protect the wellbeing of our teams and to provide a safe and healthy environment for the patients and communities we serve, all Fairview employees will be required to receive both an annual flu vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccination series. Current employees must have completed both vaccination schedules on or before October 31, 2021.Beginning August 9, 2021, any new hires who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to receive their first dose prior to their start date and their second dose (if receiving Moderna or Pfizer vaccines) within 4 weeks of their start date. Annual flu vaccinations are also required before the employment start date for employees who begin employment during the flu season.Accommodations requests will be reviewed on an individual basis.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.Job Locations US-MN-Blaine | US-MN-Wyoming | US-MN-Hugo | US-MN-North Branch | US-MN-Stillwater | US-MN-Vadnais Heights | US-MN-Chisago LakesPosted Date 8 hours ago (7/19/2023 1:32 PM)Requisition ID 2023-116159Profession Patient Care (Non RN/LPN)Speciality LaboratoryDepartment Labs - Acute CareShift day/eveningHours per 2 weeks CasualLocation Fairview Clinics-Blaine