Medical Laboratory Technician

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

CHI St. Alexius also provides you with the quality care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching Retirement Programs
• Wellness Program

CHI St. Alexius is looking for a Full Time Medical Lab Technician to join the team!

Uses laboratory expertise to efficiently perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post analytic specimen processes to obtain accurate patient laboratory results in a timely manner.  Able to utilize laboratory computer software and systems and assume duties that require more in-depth training.  Assures service excellence to all customers is the highest priority.

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection following laboratory polices to obtain best quality of specimen for testing.

• Performs laboratory testing accurately, following laboratory policies, and reports results in a timely manner.

• Ensures quality control requirements have been met, are deemed acceptable, and are documented prior to patient testing.

• Performs all necessary maintenance and calibration on instruments

• Performs laboratory staff training and competency assessment.

• Monitors laboratory supplies, including storage, quantity, and expiration dates, and completes supply orders when supplies are needed.

• Follows all proficiency testing (PT) requirements and submits PT results accurately and on time.

• Participates in laboratory quality audits and process improvements.

• Maintains knowledge of accrediting agencies and standards and participates in accrediting agency surveys.

• Is a resource for laboratory related requests including order entry, specimen collection inquiries, proper test codes, specimen storage requirements, etc.

• Aids in creating and maintaining policy and procedure manuals.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Associate’s degree-Medical Laboratory Technician
• ASCP National Certification
• North Dakota Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice license
• BLS certification