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• Eligible for sign-on bonus: half paid after 90 days and half paid after 1 year

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Principle Responsibilities

• Performs waived to highly complex laboratory procedures.
  • Performs analytical testing according to policies, procedures and federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
  • Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves complex test problems.
  • Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action.
  • Performs and documents routine & advanced instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
  • ensures appropriate record keeping and retention.
  • May function as Charge Tech in absence of the Lead, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Accurate and timely collection and processing of specimens.
  • Instructs customers on collection procedures and protocols.
  • Verifies correct patient identification.
  • Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
  • Collects samples, and labels specimens.
  • Evaluates specimen acceptability.
• Customer service and patient order management.
  • Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to patient's questions and needs.
  • Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
  • Ensures adherence to regulatory and billing requirements.
  • Performs scheduling, ordering and releasing of patient orders in the electronic medical record.
• Administrative duties.
  • Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis.
  • Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
  • Performs various clerical duties.
  • May assist with department scheduling.
  • Participates in the development of technical procedures, forms, miscellaneous documents, method validation, and implementation of new technologies.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
  • Participates in the training of employees and students.
  • Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
• CLIA defined responsibilities:
  • * 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
  • * 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or medical laboratory science from an accredited institution required and
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * 493.1491 Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992
• Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) required by a recognized agency such as ASCP, AMT or NCA within 180 Days
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Leadership Capabilities

• See the Big Picture: Know where we are going as an organization. Use sound judgement and critical thinking to make good decisions that support our mission.
  • I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this picture
  • I capture important lessons and share them to foster innovation
  • I am good at anticipating the implications of my decisions
  • I understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvement
• Inspire Greatness: Inspire others by connecting their purpose to the broader mission. Lead others through change and celebrate success.
  • I help my team connect to the broader mission
  • I see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around me
  • I celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with change
  • I call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problems
• Foster Learning and Growth: Role model growth, ongoing development and self-care. Empower, coach and encourage others to be at their best selves.
  • I role-model self-care and ongoing development
  • I share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and success
  • I demonstrate enthusiasm for learning
  • I candidly advocate for the resources I need
  • I support my colleagues in their development and growth
• Deliver Excellence: Set and align clear goals, measure results, and continually improve safety, quality, experience, and innovation.
  • I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goals
  • I facilitate adjustments to assure positive results
  • I work with a sense of urgency, concern and determination
  • I use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedly
  • I engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiency
• Succeed Together: Connect with others authentically. Recognize the value of each individual and seek diverse points of view. Collaborate to succeed together.
  • I consider how decisions might impact my colleagues
  • I am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partners
  • I respect others' opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involved
  • I seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomes

Functional Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Solves complex problems using a sequential system.
• Collaboration: Creates internal alliances outside the immediate team or department.
• Communication Skills: Advanced communication skills involving complicated topics.
• Functional Knowledge: Knowledgable about his/her specific job.
• Problem Solving: Arrives at a conclusion based on previous experiences and good judgment.

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently