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Riverway Clinics has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) or Medical Assistant ( CMA or RMA) to work full time in the laboratory department at our Anoka Clinic. Riverway Clinics are located in the north metro suburbs offering a small-town atmosphere and are part of the HealthPartners family of care.

This position focuses on excellence toward patient centered care and patient relationships. Duties include performing blood draws per provider orders. Performing routine testing for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease, in accordance with clinical and governmental standards. Excellence is to be centered on patient care and patient relationships and is the responsibility of all employees (9/16/22) (12/02/22)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience
Medical Laboratory Technician Requirements:

o Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification by an agency approved by the ASCP Board of Certification or AMT. If not currently certified must register for certification with 45 days of hire and must obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

o Qualified to work in a moderately complex laboratory as mandated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA).

Medical Assistant Requirements:

o Completed an accredited medical assistant program, or

o CMA current AAMA or RMA current AMT

PREFERRED

o 1 year of laboratory experience.

o Previous experience with Epic or Epic Beaker is a plus.

High school diploma or equivalent issued in the United States. Those employees with only foreign educational documents must have them evaluated for equivalency to a US high school diploma, or college degree. (Please contact COLA for a list of evaluation organizations).

Skills and Abilities:

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collects and process biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Perform testing analysis and verify assay/analyzer performance according to SOP in an efficient quality focused, cost effective manner. Any combination of the following areas may be included: Hematology, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, Immunology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Computer Operation and Reception / Greet Station.
• Document and communicate lab test results thoroughly and accurately according to SOP.
• Perform and documents maintenance procedures plus maintain adequate supplies.
• Demonstrate competency and comply with all regulatory agency policies.
• Consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service and patient experience standards. The standards include maintaining confidentiality, promoting teamwork, successful communication and conflict resolution.
• Respond proactively to stressful circumstances, customer needs and department/clinic changes.
• Demonstrates professional development through participation in continuing education, special projects and community/corporate/professional organizations.
• Demonstrates personal development through dependability, professional appearance and cooperative attitude.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires full range of body motion, which includes handling and lifting patients, stooping or stretching, hand-eye coordination and manual and finger dexterity. Requires walking and standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires normal vision and hearing range, and the absence of color blindness.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent exposure to; communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bio-hazardous wastes and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK AIDS: Which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work; telephones, computers, hematology instruments, urinalysis instruments, various kit testing, centrifuges, vacutainers, syringes, various needles and other equipment related to clinic laboratory setting

This description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

We require all colleagues to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless they have a HealthPartners-approved medical or religious exemption. Newly hired colleagues are required to submit proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination with the second dose scheduled or receive an approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Schedule: Days, evenings, and weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Hematology

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: One location

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