Medical LAB Technician

Medical Lab Technician - Community ClinicsWe are currently seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join our team. This full-time role will work days (start times will fall between 7AM and 10AM). This role will float between a variety of clinic labs: Brooklyn Park, East Lake, Golden Valley, Richfield, and Whittier.Purpose of this position: The Medical Laboratory Technician performs and evaluates requested clinical laboratory tests determining the validity of results and provides technical assistance as requested from other organization team members. The Medical Laboratory Technician assists with all duties and responsibilities assigned to the laboratory and report to the Laboratory Supervisor.Responsibilities:Performs laboratory collections and testing following all laboratory established procedures and processes, including but not limited to patient/specimen identification, specimen collection and/or processing, diagnostic testing, proficiency testing, recognition and communication of unusual and/or critical result valuesPerforms accurate documentation in the laboratory information system and/or on patient result logsPerforms and monitors quality control processes according to standard operating proceduresPerforms calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation according to standard operating proceduresPerforms troubleshooting processes for instrumentation, reagents, and/or patient samples as they occurAssists in training/teaching of new team members and/or student internsAssists with inventory maintenanceMaintains competency in a minimum of four workstations/testing areasQualifications:Minimum Qualifications: Associate of Arts or Associates of Science degree -AND/OR- Completion of a Laboratory Technician training program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) OR An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Qualifications:Excellent communication skillsAbility to work independently and self-motivatedAbility to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient populationAbility to read and follow written instructionsKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:Basic computer skillsCritical thinking skillsLicense/Certifications:Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Technician CLT (NCA), or approved equivalent OR Eligible for certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)Note: As a condition of employment, an employee hired with "eligible" status must take the first available examination after their date of hire, and pass a nationally approved certifying exam within three consecutive administration of the exam within a 12 month periodThank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception.Total Rewards Package: We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity. We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).Department: Community Clinics Labs Hennepin County Medical Center