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Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Clinical Pathology Technician (CPT) at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-West Bank (https://www.mhealthfairview.org/locations/M-Health-Fairview-University-of-Minnesota-Medical-Center---West-Bank-west) . This is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period), 8-hour, Evening shift position, 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm, 3 out of 6 weekends.

This position is eligible for a retention bonus of up to $1,000, paid out every 6 months** **_._** **The retention bonus is pro-rated based on FTE.

The University of Minnesota Medical Center Acute Laboratories performs clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing. The West Bank Acute Care Laboratory serves a variety of pediatric and adult patients. The Acute Care team consists of 100 employees, and the laboratory is staffed 24hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Clinical Pathology Technician (APT) performs all work processes necessary for the preparation or procurement and transport of specimens used for waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA'88. The CPT possesses knowledge of all departments within the clinical laboratory (Chemistry, Blood Bank, Urinalysis, Hematology, Coagulation, and Microbiology), performs routine and specialty procedures, recognizes problems, identifies basic causes, and makes corrections using established protocols. The CPT processes data based on knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting diagnostic test results and performs procedures within established parameters. The CPT collaborates with the customers of the laboratory to promote customer satisfaction and works independently under general supervision. Hours worked in this role will normally be documented as seven consecutive shifts of 10 hours in a two-week period, paid as 80 hours of work.

Responsibilities

+ Specimen Procurement and Processing

+ Participates in specimen collection (bone marrow, blood, and body fluids) following established guidelines.

+ Assists physicians and residents in obtaining specimens from patients of all ages and degrees of physical and/or mental disability.

+ Properly verifies patient identity and “pauses for cause” in the collection of Bone Marrow.

+ Coordinates and ensures adequate documentation of specimen drop-offs.

+ Processes specimens, including centrifugation, aliquoting, preparation for transport to various reference labs, and storage at proper temperatures.

+ Assesses integrity and acceptability of all specimens.

+ Verifies correct labeling of specimens and handles all deviations following Standard Operating procedures.

+ Follows established guidelines for determining priority of specimen testing/processing and procurement.

+ Professionally communicates collection instructions, including minimum volume requirements, to nursing staff and other providers.

+ Performs phlebotomy and possesses knowledge of basic anatomy.

+ Understands clinical laboratory processes and their significance in human physiology.

+ Collaborates with researchers to ensure suitable specimen processing, storage, and transport.

+ Follows established guidelines and procedures to accession/order or enter specimens/tests into the computer system.

+ Enters correct information required by the LIS computer system.

+ Verifies patient identification, demographics, ordering physician and tests ordered.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of diagnosis codes in the billing and ordering processes.

+ Works carefully, incorporating key reliability behaviors, to eliminate data entry errors.

+ Performs all work processes necessary to produce specimens used for waived, moderate, or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA'88.

+ Demonstrates working knowledge of the clinical laboratory and performs routine and specialty procedures.

+ Assists providers and residents in specimen preparation.

+ Operates laboratory instrumentation and information systems according to written procedures.

+ Works independently under general supervision.

+ Completes specified maintenance on instruments according to written procedures.

+ Documents maintenance of laboratory instruments.

+ Orders and maintains adequate laboratory supply volumes.

+ Maintains a clean and organized working environment.

+ Accurately describes the appearance of blood and body fluids or other specimens upon receipt.

+ Accurately time/date stamp specimens upon receipt following departmental guidelines.

+ Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them.

+ Identifies basic causes of problems and makes corrections using established protocols.

+ Initiates proper safety or emergency responses.

+ Obtains assistance from supervisor or others if unable to resolve issues.

+ Evaluates diagnostic preparations for quality and initiates interventions as needed.

+ Identifies unacceptable quality and initiates corrective action when parameters are out of compliance.

+ Takes appropriate action to recheck abnormal, discrepant, or unexpected results.

+ Directly communicates abnormal and critical results to caregivers.

+ Complies with Laboratory Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, and Laboratory Compliance Programs.

+ Documents deviations and action taken.

+ Documents reagent, test kit and calibrator checks.

+ Recognizes and communicates values that exceed the QC decision levels.

+ Reports unresolved QC trends to supervisor.

+ Complies with laboratory procedures needed for regulatory compliance.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures that are based on CAP regulations, HIPAA, and JCAHO standards, as appropriate to the work setting.

Required Qualifications

+ 24 credits of college coursework with at least 12 credits in chemistry or biological sciences or

+ 24 credits of college coursework plus 2 years of clinical laboratory experience or

+ B.S./B.A. in biological sciences or Medical Assistant degree

+ less than 1 year 0 to 1 year of experience in a clinical or anatomic diagnostic laboratory

+ Demonstrates the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations

+ Ability to exercise independent judgment

+ Demonstrate manual dexterity

+ Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Preferred Qualifications

+ 1 year 1-2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory

+ Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

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