Associate Laboratory Technician jobs in Rochester, MN

1.0 FTE - Rotating Shifts

Hourly Rate:
Medical Laboratory Technician - $24.94 - $37.41
Medical Laboratory Scientist - $31.59 - $47.38

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent certification) or equivalent education
• Previous recent experience in Laboratory Science preferred
• Requires good communication skills and ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making in problem identification and resolution
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Core Competencies:

• Performs routine and specialized laboratory testing according to established protocols, procedures, and standards of Laboratory Science practice.
• Exercises appropriate critical thinking skills and knowledge in clinical decision-making.
• Applies principles and concepts of quality assurance/performance improvement to the pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of laboratory testing.
• Applies safety and government regulations and standards to laboratory practice.
• Maintains knowledge base of contemporary Laboratory Science.
• Practices the ethics of the profession.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency in general laboratory practice including Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Blood Bank, Immunology, Limited Microbiology, Molecular Microbiology, Urinalysis, Microscopy, Phlebotomy, and specimen processing and handling.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulations and actively participates in the accreditation process.
• Successfully performs required quality control and proficiency testing and actively evaluates QC/PT data and develops corrective actions and follow-up, as needed.
• Actively participates in Quality Management process, as needed.
• Performs required preventative maintenance on analytical equipment and troubleshoots problems with appropriate follow-up.
• Maintains accurate records of testing, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Assists with the evaluation and development of new or improved test systems, as assigned.
• Ensures management of adequate materials inventory with required documentation.
• Serves as a technical resource for clinicians and branch clinic laboratory personnel.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Instructs patients in proper collection procedures.
• Assists with new employee orientation and competency assessment with performance evaluation and documentation.
• Complies with organization/department policies, procedures, and requirements for mandatory education.
• Performs other duties as requested.