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Northfield Hospital & Clinics
Clinic Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT)
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$52,574 / year median in Minnesota
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Title Clinic Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) Summary Collects, processes, and performs clinical laboratory testing on specimens from neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Is responsible for quality assurance and instrument maintenance. Reports to the Clinic Laboratory Supervisor. Compensation We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The hourly wage range for this position is MLS $32.45-$45.81; MLT $23.71 — $33.47. This range reflects the base salary for this position. Key Accountabilities Collects blood specimens and evaluates the acceptability of both blood and non-blood specimens for laboratory testing. Accessions and processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing. Performs waived, routine and high complexity laboratory tests within all areas of the laboratory. Reports patient test results according to established laboratory policies. Performs quality control testing and instrument checks. Performs staff competency evaluations. Performs instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Performs clerical functions associated with each laboratory area. Practices Universal Body Substance Precautions. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Associate's degree Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program or Bachelor's degree program in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or Clinical Laboratory Science. Current MLT or MLS/MT certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. Must enroll in the NH+C Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program for BLS certification and complete all requirements within 90 days of enrollment. Certification must be maintained by completing quarterly RQI assignments prior to the end of each calendar quarter. Obtain Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification within six (6) months of hire. Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently to ensure safe and effective communication in a healthcare environment. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of clinical blood banking, chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, molecular biology, and microbiology Good interpersonal communication skills. Ability to receive and carry out directions. Schedule 64 hours per two-week pay period