Medical Laboratory Technician Clinic
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Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

March 20, 2024

Department:

72006314 Ambulatory Lab Central Hub

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-6-Aspen Clerical and Technical

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

Performs routine medical laboratory testing and is trained in one or more of the following areas of the laboratory: reception/registration, phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, and analytical testing departments. May perform manual and automated waived, moderate, and high complexity testing. May serve as a trainer for students and new employees in work areas. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting.

CLIA Role:
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing

Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing

Key Position Details:

  • Every 3rd Weekend Rotation
  • Schedule includes 8-hour shifts between the hours of 645a to 830p Monday through Friday
  • This position would include phlebotomy, processing, and waived, and moderate testing
  • This position will float to other nearby clinics as scheduled

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

  • Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
    • Performs waived, moderate and highly complex analytical tests.
    • Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
    • Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action.
    • Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
    • Performs and documents required & advanced instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
  • Customer service and patient order management.
    • Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to patients needs.
    • Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
    • Manages patient orders to ensure adherence to regulatory and billing requirements.
    • Performs scheduling, ordering, and releasing patient's orders in the electronic medical record.
  • Collection and processing of specimens.
    • Reviews orders and verifies patient identification.
    • Instructs customers on collection, procedures and protocols.
    • Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
    • Collects samples and labels specimens.
    • Evaluates acceptability of specimens.
    • Performs processing of specimens.
  • Administrative duties.
    • Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
    • Performs various clerical duties.
  • Education, Regulatory, and Safety.
    • Participates in the training of employees and students.
    • Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
  • CLIA Defined Responsibilities:
    • * 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
    • * 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
    • Other duties as assigned.


Job Requirements

  • Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA '88 required and
  • Possess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT). If not certified, must obtain certification within 180 Days required


Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently


Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
Open
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