Medical Laboratory Technician
Company: Rivers Edge Hospital
Location: Saint Peter
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Title: Medical Laboratory TechnicianLocation: Saint
Peter, MNEmployement Type: Non-ExemptBase Pay: $25.74 - $32.41 /
HourDescription: Responsibilities:Perform diagnostic laboratory
procedures that provide timely and accurate test results for
providers use in appropriately diagnosing and treating
patients.Participate in our Laboratory's Quality Assurance
Plan.Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by practicing
River's Edge Hospital's Standards of Behavior.Understanding that
the clinical Lab exists to service patients.Showing initiative
and/or cooperation to maintain work flow.Participating in
teamwork.Wear a Vocera every day for your whole shift to
effectively communicate with other departments and your
co-workers.Recognizing testing and lab priorities and act
accordingly.Exercising good judgment in non-routine
situations.Communicating effectively (orally and in writing) with
other workers, supervisors, patients, and the public.Communicating
test results, normal ranges and specimen requirements.Answering
inquires about test results, methods, specificity, sensitivity, and
specific factors that can influence test results.Seeking assistance
or clarification when needed: accepting constructive
criticism.Adhering to federal and state laws, regulations, and
guidelines. (OSHA, CLIA)Adapting to changes in practice, accepting
and implementing approved changes and learning new tasks.Taking
responsibility for one's own career development, seeking out and
participating in appropriate continuing education.Managing stress
and resolve conflicts.Perform EKGs. (Mortara ELI 380)EKG Rhythm
Strip-Lead II when ordered by the provider.Right sided EKG when
ordered by provider.Pediatric EKGs.Perform only those waived,
moderate, and/or high complexity tests that are authorized by the
Lab Manager and require a degree skill commensurate with the
individual's education, training or experience and technical
abilities.Follow the Lab's procedures for specimen handling and
processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of
patient test results.Properly identify and collect adequate
specimens for laboratory testing via the following collection
processes:VenipunctureCapillary collectionArterial collection
(Radial only)Participate in proficiency testing program.Adhere to
the Laboratory's quality control policy and procedures; document
all quality control activities, instruments and procedure
calibrations and maintenance performed.Follow the Lab's established
polices and procedures whenever test systems are not within the
Lab's established acceptable levels of performance.Be capable of
identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or
reporting of test results and either must correct the problem or
immediately notify the Lab Manager, Senior Lab Tech, Technical
Supervisor, or Clinical Consultant.Document all corrective actions
taken when test systems deviate from the Lab's established
performance specifications.Possess a working knowledge of reagent
stability and storage.Is knowledgeable and adheres to Patient Bill
of Rights and hospital policies relating to privacy,
confidentiality and respect (HIPAA).Is knowledgeable in and follows
and promotes facility policies and procedures including, but not
limited to Infection Control, Safety, Quality Assurance, Lab's
Chemical Hygiene Program, etc.Must be flexible with sharing
scheduled weekends, holidays, evening shift, and overnight
scheduled shift.Is willing to serve on facility committees when
asked to do so (Employee Safety Committee).Is willing to
participate in CQI and other lab projects.Must be flexible with
sharing training duties for new employees and MLT/MLS students with
other Lab personnel when requested to do so.Must be trained and
certified to collect Urine Drug Screens for DOT and Non-DOT
employees.Requirements: Have earned an Associate Degree as a
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from an accredited institution
and must be ASCP Certified or equivalent. If not already certified,
new graduates must be eligible for certification and obtain MLT
Certification within one year of employment.Must be certified with
one of the following: ASCP, HEW, HHS, ASMT.Must be able to travel
to other work sites as needed with own transportation.Certified in
Basic Life Support (BLS) or will be certified within six months of
hire through the American Heart Association.Summary: Full-time
(1.0, 80 hours per two weeks). This position is primarily evening
shift (1400-2230), occasional days and overnights. Every other
weekend and rotating holidays.Bonus: $5,000 at hire, $5,000 on
anniversary date to max of $15,000 total.Benefits:Employees at
River's Edge Hospital enjoy a traditional benefits package that
includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Other
benefits include:Paid HolidaysNational Certification BonusPERA
Public Retirement Association of Minnesota,, defined pension
benefit plan, 457 Retirement plansEmployer paid parental
leaveFlexible Spending & Health Savings AccountsEmployee referral
bonusLongevity BonusVoluntary accident, critical illness and
hospital indemnityEmployer paid short term disabilityClothing
AllowanceTuition reimbursement and Student Loan ForgivenessFree
membership to LiveWell Fitness CenterCompensation details:
25.74-32.41 Hourly WagePI1555785580d2-25660-34445150
Keywords: Rivers Edge Hospital, Bloomington , Medical Laboratory Technician, Healthcare , Saint Peter, Minnesota
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