Medical Lab Technician- Clinic (3407)

Medical Lab Technician- ClinicAlexandria Clinic - Alexandria, MN 56308OverviewSalary Range $24.84 - $34.78 Hourly Position Type Part-Time with Part-Time Benefits Job Shift RotationDescriptionDepartment: Alexandria Clinic MaintenanceEmployment Status: Full-Time (1.0), 80 hours per pay periodBenefit Status: Full TimeBenefits include:Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployee Health Clinic (health+): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance planRetirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches up to 6% of employee's contributions.Hours/Schedule:Typical scheduled hours will fall between Monday-Friday, 6:00am – 5:30pm; in rotating 9 hour shifts.Flexibility will be required to fill shifts as needed Monday-Friday until 8:00pm.Weekend and holiday hours are 8:00am-3:00pm This position is part of working weekend and holiday rotation (roughly one weekend per month).Position ObjectiveThe Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for accurately collecting specimens and performing provider ordered lab tests, reporting timely results, and aiding the provider in patient diagnosis and management. The Medical Laboratory Technician will be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.Essential ResponsibilitiesSpecimen CollectionProficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collectionObtain or collect body fluids, tissue, and other substances to aid the laboratory in determining normal and abnormal findingsInterpret, research, and carryout Provider laboratory testing ordersMaintenance and Quality ControlEnsure that all laboratory equipment and analyzers are performing as expectedTake responsibility for quality control, standards, calibrations, etc. to ensure that all systems are performing within established laboratory guidelinesMaintain an environment of privacy, safety, and integrity for all patients, at all timesPerform Lab TestingProcess and perform testing of lab specimens to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.Provide lab testing in: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Pathology, Toxicology, Urinalysis.Process and direct laboratory specimens to the appropriate reference lab when needed.Lab ResultsReport normal and abnormal test results to the Provider/Nurse as requiredReport Alert or Critical value results to the appropriate personnelOther ResponsibilitiesPerform Urine Drug Screen collections and breath Alcohol TestingPerform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive mannerDemonstrate the ability to use relevant equipmentSupport, understand, and promote Alomere Health's mission, vision, values, policies and proceduresAbility to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the departmentFoster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or abilityQualificationsRequired QualificationsAssociates degree in Medical TechnologyBoard of Certification, Medical Laboratory TechnicianPreferred QualificationsPrior experience working in a health care facilityKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong knowledge in proper specimen collection; including specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation procedures, timed blood draws, and aseptic techniqueStrong understanding of the importance of patient identification and correct species labelingAbility to give instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimensAbility to train students and new employees as needed