Medical LAB Technician

Medical Lab Technician - Community ClinicsHennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.We 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 skills Ability to work independently and self-motivated Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population Ability to read and follow written instructionsKnowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Basic computer skills Critical 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 period