Medical Technologist - Toxicology

Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking a Medical Technologist to join our Toxicology team. This full-time role will work evenings, including every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays. The Medical Technologist will perform clinical laboratory testing of moderate to highly complex testing, using automated equipment and specialized processes for testing, accurately interpreting the results and able to identify abnormal results of specimens submitted to the laboratory.

What You Will Do

Follows all laboratory established procedures and processes, including but not limited to patient identification, specimen collection, diagnostic clinical testing, and documentation and data entry into the laboratory information system and /or patient result logs. Performs and monitors quality control processes, establish and monitor quality assurance and record keeping systems, participates in quality improvement programs, according the standard operating procedures to assure accuracy and validity of test results.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be competent in 5 work stations or work areas as defined by their section, perform troubleshooting processes for instrumentation, reagents, and inventory and/or patient samples as they occur and evaluates methods for solutions. Takes a leadership role by acting as charge tech when assigned, assisting in the training/teaching of new staff members and /or student interns.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or Medical Laboratory Science
  • Completion of a CLS/MLS/MT training program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
  • Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS(NCA), or Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP), or Chemistry Technologist C(ASCP)
  • One year experience

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Funds
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement
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