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Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $29.58 per hour

Job Details:

Scheduled Hours: Variable

Job Description:

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer.

A Brief OverviewPerforms tests and procedures in assigned sections, including those which require exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimum supervision. Independently performs qualitative and quantitative tests, following established guidelines and predetermined criteria. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. May perform phlebotomy and help in specimen receiving, as assigned.What you will do

+ Performs complex laboratory procedures utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles, and maintains complete and accurate documentation per the departments policies and procedures for the entire laboratory process.

+ Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results, and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision.

+ Operates laboratory information systems, PC, and instrument-related computer software.

+ Performs new instrument and/or testing method/procedure implementation and training, preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment. In addition, may be responsible for performing phlebotomy on all patient age groups.

+ Investigates complaints about service and equipment and take corrective action.

+ Assists with processing laboratory samples, ordering and maintaining adequate supply inventory, and training/orientation of new staff and/or students as well as ongoing education. Additionally, may be responsible for signing off moderate/high complexity competencies.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in chemical, physical, or biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution. Required or

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) which is not in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology, must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution that must include 24 semester hours of science courses consisting of the following; six semester hours of chemistry; six semester hours of biology; and twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination; and at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing. The three months of documented lab training is not required prior to hire but must be performed prior to releasing patient results independently. Required

+ Clinical laboratory experience Preferred

+ Demonstrates the ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

+ Demonstrates the ability to identify information in the following manner: detecting changes in circumstances or events, recognizing differences or similarities, categorizing, estimating.

+ Demonstrates the ability to enter, transcribe, record, store or maintain information.

+ Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to enter data or process information

+ Demonstrates the ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards

+ Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

+ Demonstrates the ability to process and get information by the following methods: Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data, and observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

+ Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintains them over time.

+ Performs inspections of equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

+ Updates and applies new knowledge and technology to your job

+ Demonstrates the ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

+ Provides information to supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

+ Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or fact of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

+ Demonstrates the ability to monitor and control resources.

+ Medical Technologist American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) (United States of America) Preferred or

+ Medical Technologist American Medical Technologists (AMT) (United States of America) Preferred or

+ Medical Laboratory Scientist American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) (United States of America) Preferred or

+ Medical Laboratory Scientist American Medical Technologists (AMT) (United States of America) Preferred

Qualifications:

• Perform or assist with departmental operational duties as necessary.· Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.· Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.Regular and reliable attendance is required to meet essential and non-essential functions of this position.

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.