MLT - Medical Laboratory

Medical Laboratory TechnicianHennepin 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. 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., 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.Department: Community Clinics LabsFTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period)Workdays: Monday - FridayShift(s): Days (start times fall between 7 AM and 10 AM)Shift Length: 8 hoursLocation: In-PersonThis role will float between a variety of clinic labs: 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 experiencePreferred Qualifications:Excellent communication skillsCustomer service experienceAbility to work independently and self-motivatedAbility to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient populationAbility to read and follow written instructionsCertified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Technician CLT (NCA), or approved equivalent -OR- Eligible for certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:Basic computer skillsCritical thinking skillsThank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer. Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.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; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; and Tuition reimbursement. For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.