- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with every Tuesday off. Most of the shifts will be between 7:00am to 6:00pm, 8 hour shifts. May be asked to work outside of those hours.
- Hours Per Week/FTE: 32 hrs weekly / .8 FTE
- Union (if applicable): GHI SEIU Units I-III
- Job Shift: Day
- Position Type: Part-time regular
- Job Category: Laboratory
- Department: Default Cost Center
- Worker Type: Employee
Job Description
Position Title: Medical Laboratory Technician Float
Department: Laboratory
This position will float to multiple locations.
This position will mainly cover the following HealthPartners Clinics: South Region: Bloomington, Nokomis, Eagan, Apple Valley, Inver Grove. May also work at other clinic locations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
Associate’s degree in a lab science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or graduate from a 12-month approved school for Certified Laboratory Assistants and eligible to be certified. Documentation of experiences performing high complexity testing prior to 9/1/92.
Certification by an agency approved by the ASCP Board of Certification or AMT. If not currently certified must register for certification with 45 days of hire and must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
Qualified to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA).
Promote teamwork through demonstration of a courteous and cooperative attitude to all customers.
PREFERRED:
Six months of related medical training or experience.
Typing or keyboard skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must possess speech, hearing and sight skills to perform the functions of the position. Manual dexterity is required. Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently. Some lifting may be required.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Service excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees. Teamwork is the norm and all employees will be held accountable to work as effective team members. This individual serves all (internal and external) customers by performing a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with HealthPartners philosophy, policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Perform testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient, quality focused, cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Computer Operation, EKG and Reception/Greet Station.
- Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
- Perform and document maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
- Demonstrate competency and comply with all regulatory agency policies.
- Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service and patient experience standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution.
- Respond proactively to stressful circumstances, customer needs and department/clinic changes.
- Demonstrate professional development through participation in continuing education, special projects and community/corporate/professional organizations. Demonstrate personal development through dependability, professional appearance and cooperative attitude.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
About Us
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Join us and become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and the communities we serve.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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