Med Technologist
The posted compensation range of $27.50 - $38.70 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
In Central Minnesota you’ll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Little Falls part of CommonSpirit Health. We’ve been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services.
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for pre-analytic, analytic and post analytic collection and processing of samples. Must be able to properly maintain and operate instrumentation and equipment. Will perform quality control and interpret results as well as follow up with corrective action when needed. Will perform patient testing, review results and release results accurately into the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Will run proficiency testing samples as required by compliance. Other responsibilities will include answering phone calls and ordering testing in the LIS.
This position will also act as a lead in a department or departments within the laboratory. These responsibilities will include policy/procedure creation and maintenance, oversight of quality control and maintenance records, submission of proficiency testing samples, training of new employees and competency assessment.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Interpret laboratory labels for blood collection
- Perform venipunctures, capillary punctures to include heelsticks and fingersticks and arterial punctures
- Collect blood cultures aseptically
- Utilize all collection devices including syringes, vacutainers and needles
- Perform patient testing on various samples to include urine, blood and stool
- Develop and maintain policy/procedures within department(s)
- Establish and maintain quality control program within department(s)
- Establish and maintain proficiency sample testing within department(s)
- Establish and maintain training and competency assessment within department(s)
- Establish and maintain maintenance plan for instrumentation within department(s)
- Order tests in the LIS system
- Communicating with patients, providers and co-workers
- Prepare samples and paperwork to send out to reference lab
- Follow infection control practices according to policy
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree
Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification recognized by American Society of Clinical Pathologists, American Medical Technologist or American Association of Biolanalysts within 6 months of hire
Preferred
6-12 months lab experience which may include internship
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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