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Hennepin Healthcare lists this Medical Technologist - Molecular Diagnostics opportunity in minneapolis, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB DETAILS
Department: Molecular Diagnostics FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period) Shift(s): Days // some on-call coverage Shift Length: 8 hours Location: In-Person Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs clinical laboratory testing of moderate to highly complex testing. Uses automated equipment and specialized processes for testing, accurately interpreting the results and able to identify abnormal results of specimens submitted to the laboratory.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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
Based on training and protocol recognize, document, and communicate unusual and/or critical result values
Must be competent in (5) work stations or work areas as defined by their section
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
Performs calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation according to standard operating procedures and participates in the preparation and evaluation of maintenance schedules and operating procedures for new instrumentation, including writing technical procedures according to regulatory protocol
Performs 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
Molecular Diagnostics: In addition to the duties above, Medical Technologists in Molecular Diagnostics perform the following additional duties:Perform molecular testing including DNA/RNA extraction, amplification, capillary electrophoresis and data analysis
Assist in developing new molecular test with a focus on the areas of Molecular Oncology, Genomics and Hematopathology
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications:
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),
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An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
For Medical Technologists in Molecular Diagnostics:
Current certification as a Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS(NCA), or Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP) or Molecular Biology Technologist MB(ASCP)
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Eligible for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP). As a condition of employment, those hired “as eligible” must take the first available examination after their date of hire and pass one of these certifying exams within three consecutive administrations of the exam within a 12 month period
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Eligible for certification as a Molecular Biology Technologist MB(ASCP). As a condition of employment, those hired “as eligible” must take the first available examination after one year of employment and pass the certifying exam within two consecutive administrations of the exam within a 6 month period. (Certified within 24 months of hire date)
Preferred Qualifications:
One year experience Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: - Customer service skills
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Worksite address
minneapolis, MN, 55400, US
Who can apply
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