Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Overview

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Full‑Time Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) for its Northeast Clinic Laboratories (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per 2‑week pay period). The primary site is M Health Fairview Clinic – Hugo with a rotating weekend shift at an urgent‑care site, and opportunities to cross‑train at additional clinics (Vadnais Heights, Blaine, Stillwater). Shifts are 8 hours: primarily the closing shift 9:30 am‑6:00 pm Monday–Thursday and 9:00 am‑5:30 pm Friday, with a weekend day scheduled every 5–6 weeks.

Staff traveling between sites receive mileage reimbursement and an additional $3/hour float pay. The MLT performs waived or moderate complexity testing, utilizes standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintains quality control, and works independently under general supervision.

• Follow established guidelines to obtain specimens and perform waived, moderate, or high complexity testing and report results.
• Collect and process biological specimens with appropriate technique per SOP.
• Verify patient identity and specimen integrity before testing.
• Determine priority of specimen testing and procurement according to guidelines.
• Perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic testing, including hematology, coagulation, microbiology, serology, immunology, chemistry, special chemistry, urinalysis, phlebotomy, and EKG.
• Operate laboratory instrumentation and information systems per procedure.
• Document maintenance procedures and maintain adequate supplies.
• Recognize problems, seek assistance, and consult supervisors when needed.
• Initiate proper safety or emergency responses.
• Evaluate testing results for accuracy, determine normal parameters, and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Communicate abnormal and critical results to caregivers and resolve in congruent results.
• Contribute to laboratory Quality Assurance, Performance Improvement, and Compliance programs by documenting deviations, reagent checks, and QC trends.
• Mentor new employees and students in testing methodology and instrumentation.
• Report progress, problems, and training completion to supervisors.

• Associate or higher degree in a related laboratory field (or equivalent) meeting CLIA’88 moderate complexity personnel requirements.
• Diploma with field of study listed or transcript; or 60 semester hours with 6 in biology and 6 in chemistry.
• Completion of a U.S. military medical laboratory training course (50 weeks) is acceptable.
• Eligibility for or possession of a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved laboratory certification.
• ASCP, ASCPi, AMT, or AAB – MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) certification within 1 year.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross) within 90 days.

Fairview offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, early wage access, and more. Additional information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Pay is based on skills, education, experience, and market conditions, with an emphasis on pay equity. Maximum range offers are uncommon. The sign‑on bonus program in effect at the time of the offer will apply.

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

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