Medical Lab Technician | Laboratory Services | Full-Time

$5,000 retention incentive available

The MLT will be responsible for prompt and accurate performance of laboratory work in the various divisions of the laboratory.

Job Duties:

Works with the Medical Technologists in the following capacity:

• The MLT will ordinarily be assigned to regular, routine laboratory work in various divisions of the lab. Specific assignments may be changed as necessitated by varying workloads.
• Performs assigned work promptly and accurately. Uses appropriate quality control and make sure QC criteria are met before releasing reports.
• Keeps work area clean and neat at all times.
• Assists in training new lab employees, student technicians and aides by demonstration of techniques and supervision of tests.
• Evaluates and documents performance of testing personnel according to CLIA personnel requirements.
• Takes weekend back-up call on rotation basis or as assigned by the director.
• Works with and understands the LIS functions necessary for smooth day-to-day operation.
• Follows lab procedures for specimen acquisition, handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Adheres to the lab's quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and method calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and must correct the problems or immediately notify the section head, director or Medical Director.
• Successfully completes annual competency assessments for each test method performed.
• Assists with performance improvement activities.
• May be designated as a section head following CLIA requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a section head, lab director, or Pathologist.

Requirements:

• Must be registered or eligible as an MLT, CLT (ASCP), or MLT (AMT), and/or HHS certified and qualify as general supervisors as outlined in CLIA regulations, or individuals with equivalent training, preferably with practical experience in general laboratory work. Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Benefits and Salary:

Salary: $30.18 - $37.87 an hour -Commensurate with experience.

Commensurate with position and experience. Comprehensive benefits package to include: medical, HSA, dental, 403(b) with employer match of 5%, life insurance, long-term disability, PTO, sick time, EAP, wellness benefits, etc.

About Us:

As an independent hospital, we live our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of our region. To improve access to care, we have expanded our local specialty and primary care services in our communities. Not far from Duluth, MN, our campus resides in the beautiful north woods of Wisconsin where you can balance work and home life on our beautiful lakes and trails by partaking in personal interests such as biking, cross-country skiing, hiking, fishing, water sports, ATVing, snowmobiling, and much more.

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