URGENCY ROOM - Lab Technologist (MT) / Lab Scientist (MLS)
Company: Emergency Physicians P.A.
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
The Urgency Room, operated by Emergency Physicians PA, offers a
new and better way for patients to receive emergency medical care.
We are currently accepting applications for qualified candidates
looking to provide top-quality patient care as a Medical Laboratory
Technologist (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) on our
clinic medical support team at our 3 locations in Minnesota. We
provide great care to patients 365 days a year, so our positions
include weekends and holidays. We provide a professional yet fun
work environment while providing a comforting and pleasant
experience for our patients and guests. Beyond competitive wages
and benefits we offer:Monthly education with yearly CEU
awardsYearly staff appreciation festivitiesBlock schedules for easy
planningFree on-site parkingTo learn more about The Urgency Room
please visit our website at www.urgencyroom.com. Purpose: The
Laboratory Technologist provides direct patient care by utilizing
his/her skill and expertise with venipuncture and point of care
testing to complement the other members of the team. The Laboratory
Technologist may take direction from the physician or registered
nurse for those areas which require a licensed practitioner. This
position is primarily responsible for the clinical and operational
management of all laboratory equipment, processes, and patient
results communication. This position will also manage the quality
control and quality assurance portions of the laboratory in
collaboration with the laboratory medical director, technical
supervisor, and lab manager. In addition, all testing personnel
requirements per COLA and CLIA are the responsibility of this
position.Key Result Areas: The primary responsibilities for this
position include but are not limited to:Implement and follow a
laboratory quality improvement and quality control plan in
collaboration with the laboratory technical supervisorPerform
phlebotomy and point of care testing.Order and cancel tests in the
electronic medical record with direction from the licensed
provider.Restock and maintain appropriate laboratory inventory
supply levels.Collect and record pertinent patient data needed for
the interpretation of laboratory tests.Document direct patient care
tasks and responses to those tasks.Communicate pertinent patient
laboratory data clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner to the
rest of the health care team.Receive and process laboratory
specimens.Assist other lab staff with training, troubleshooting,
competencies, and variance resolution.Complete allocated non-direct
patient care tasks as directed by the physician or registered
nurse.Provide excellent customer service.Adhere to clinic policies
and procedures.Perform other tasks as required or assigned.Direct
Reports: NoneEducation and Experience: Bachelor's degree in medical
technology, medical laboratory science, or clinical laboratory
scienceTwo years of experience in a hospital or clinic laboratory
setting.Required Certificates, Licenses, and RegistrationsASCP
CertificationValid Minnesota Driver's License or photo
identificationBasic Life Support (BLS) and CPRCore
CompetenciesLaboratory Quality Assurance and quality control
program experience.Expert phlebotomy skills with any age.Knowledge
of sensitivity and specificity of various laboratory
tests.Comfortable with a wide range of point of care testing
devices.Familiar with appropriate clinical laboratory testing for
various medical diagnoses.Ability to problem solve under
pressure.Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical
standards.Strong prioritization skills.Strong analytical
skills.Strong critical thinking skills.Exceptional customer service
skills.Equipment/Software/Systems UsedFamiliar with laboratory
equipment and reporting systems.Familiar with use of various
reagents and storage requirementsFamiliar with calibration of
laboratory equipment.TelephoneFax MachineComputer (electronic
health records)Photo CopierWalkie Talkie (cell phone)Nurse Call
Light Working ConditionsPlease see critical job demands chart for
this position.Urgent Care clinic environment. May work 8, 10, and
12-hour shifts. The person may be required to work some evening
hours and weekends. Performance Standards* Meet annual performance
evaluation objectives.* Support EPPA mission at all times.*
Demonstrate commitment to high professional ethical standards.*
Display leadership in teambuilding, focusing on optimizing employee
morale.* Development of new or improved operational practices.*
Maintain the highest quality standards for patient care at all
times, as guided by the urgent care clinic quality improvement
program and evidence-based care practices.This job description is
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended
to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities, and
skills required of the position and people in the position. All
patient-facing employees must comply with the Company's
immunization requirements which require employees to provide proof
of full vaccination against the following illness: Tuberculosis
(TB), HepB, MMR, Varicella (Chickenpox), TDAP, COVID-19, and
Influenza. Applicants may request an accommodation through the
Company's Human Resources department at 952-767-4401.EPPA is an
equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer.PDN-99253ce9-8c92-4402-86ba-9d224e3a743c
Keywords: Emergency Physicians P.A., St. Paul , URGENCY ROOM - Lab Technologist (MT) / Lab Scientist (MLS), Healthcare , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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