Medical Laboratory Technician Clinic - Saint Paul Minnesota

Company: Allina Health System
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Posted On: 05/02/2024

Department: 72006314 Ambulatory Lab Central HubShift: Day/Evening (United States of America)Hours: 40Contract: SEIU-6-Aspen Clerical and TechnicalWeekend Rotation: Every 3rdJob Profile Summary: 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 Personnel Moderate complexity testing Testing Personnel High Complexity testingJob Description:Principle 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.Job RequirementsAssociate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA '88 required andPossess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT). If not certified, must obtain certification within 180 Days requiredPhysical DemandsLight Work:Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequentlyAdditional Job Description:Every 3rd Weekend RotationSchedule includes 8-hour shifts between the hours of 645a to 830p Monday through FridayThis position would include phlebotomy, processing, and waived, and moderate testingThis position will float to other nearby clinics as scheduled More...

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