What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLT position at LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM?
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About Lakewood
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the third year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.
About the Unit/Department/Team
Our MLTs play an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to all our patients.
Mission for Position
To provide our patients the highest level of care and join an amazing team!
Duties & Responsibilities OR Position Summary
- Will exhibit problem solving skills of a complex nature, participate in Quality Assurance, Quality Control Monitoring, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, specimen processing, phlebotomy, along with customer service
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new procedures, products and equipment used in laboratory medicine to act as a resource and provide clinical expertise
- Performs preventive maintenance in assigned areas to keep equipment in optimal working order
- MLT: Will perform and report tests of all complexity levels, as defined by CLIA, on patients of all ages to assist with the routine screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases and injuries.
- Maintain generalist skills in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and blood banking
Position Type
Flexible scheduling with opportunity to work 12 hour shifts if desired, rotating shifts, and every 4th to 5th weekend 12 hour overnight.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must hold associate degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science
- MLT: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification, is required within one year from the date of hire
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates strong communication skills when working directly with providers, leadership, coworkers, and assistants regarding patient or testing concerns.
- As a part of a team-oriented laboratory crew who prioritize coworkers as well as patients, the MLT will assume the best in others and collaboratively problem solve as a valued member of the team.
- Utilizes AIDET model of customer service to calmly and pleasantly interact with patients and families.
Benefits
Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!
- Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off
- 401K Match
- Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
- Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
- New in 2024 - employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!
Next Steps
Interested, but will the schedule work for you?
Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?
>>>Contact Misty Baker to discuss the possibilities further:
Supervisor Misty Baker, Lab Manager
P: 218-894-8435
E: mistybaker@lakewewoodhealthsystem.com
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