Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist Job at Astera Health, Wadena, MN

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  • Astera Health
  • Wadena, MN

Job Description

Astera Health has a Medical Lab Technician (MLT) or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) opening at the Wadena campus. Our team consists of diverse individuals that embody our company values of accountability and commitment, while focusing our utmost attention to the superior care of our patients. The primary role of an MLT/MLS is to obtain samples, perform laboratory testing including but not limited to quality control, instrument maintenance, analytical and post analytical review.

Position Opening:
  • Full time, scheduled at 80 hours per pay period, with the option to work 8 or 10 hour shifts. This position will need to be available for all shifts with rotating every fourth weekend overnights and rotating holidays.

Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, short and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new procedures, products and equipment used in laboratory medicine to act as a resource and provide clinical expertise.
  • Performs preventive maintenance in assigned areas to keep equipment in optimal working order. Understands principals of quality control and abides by established guidelines.
  • Proficient in microscopic technique to perform urinalysis, hematology and bacteriology procedures.
  • Maintains compliance with established standards, i.e., federal, state, CAP, JCAHO and local regulatory agencies.

Competencies Required Include:
  • Annual technical competencies as required by CAP and Joint Commission.
  • Annual employee education as required by organization.

Education and Experience Required:
  • Requires successful completion of NCCLS approved program
  • Maintained certification with ASCP or equivalent. Certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.
  • Or; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties of the job as listed above.

Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, All shifts, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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