Medical Laboratory Technician Clinic - Edina Minnesota

Company: Allina Health System
Location: Edina, Minnesota
Posted On: 05/05/2024

Department: 72006317 Ambulatory Lab South Central HubShift: Day/Evening (United States of America)Hours: 32Contract: Non-UnionWeekend Rotation: OtherJob Profile Summary: In this position you will be expected to Rotate within Hub and neighboring hubs as needed which includes the Southwest and west central hubs of the Twin Cities. Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.Job Description:Performs routine medical laboratory testing and is trained in one or more of the following areas of the laboratory: reception/registration, phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, and analytical testing departments. May perform manual and automated waived, moderate, and high complexity testing. May serve as a trainer for students and new employees in work areas. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting.CLIA Role:Testing PersonnelModerate complexity testingTesting PersonnelHigh Complexity testingPrinciple ResponsibilitiesPerforms routine and complex laboratory procedures.Performs waived, moderate and highly complex analytical tests.Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action.Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.Performs and documents required & advanced instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.Customer service and patient order management.Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to patients needs.Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.Manages patient orders to ensure adherence to regulatory and billing requirements.Performs scheduling, ordering, and releasing patient's orders in the electronic medical record.Collection and processing of specimens.Reviews orders and verifies patient identification.Instructs customers on collection, procedures and protocols.Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).Collects samples and labels specimens.Evaluates acceptability of specimens.Performs processing of specimens.Administrative duties.Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.Performs various clerical duties.Education, Regulatory, and Safety.Participates in the training of employees and students.Performs proficiency testing as assigned.CLIA Defined Responsibilities: 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity. 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsAssociate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA 88 andLicenses/CertificationsPossess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT)required. If not certified, must obtain certification within 180 daysPhysical DemandsLight Work:Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequentlyAdditional Job Description:Benefit EligiblePrimarily day shift, with evening shift and weekend rotationEvening, weekend and holiday Urgent Care shifts will be required on a rotating basisFloating is required to other nearby clinics up to 20 milesby Jobble More...

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