Department: 72006319 Ambulatory Lab Southeast Hub
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 32
Contract: Non-Union
Weekend Rotation: Every 4th
Job Profile Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Job Description:
Performs routine medical laboratory testing and is trained in one or more of the following areas of the laboratory: reception/registration, phlebotomy, specimen collection/processing, and analytical testing departments. May perform manual and automated waived, moderate, and high complexity testing. May serve as a trainer for students and new employees in work areas. Individuals in this role will work in an outpatient clinic setting.
CLIA Role:
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing
Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing
Principle Responsibilities
Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
Performs waived, moderate and highly complex analytical tests.
Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
Recognizes, communicates, and documents results that require action.
Follows all federal regulations including CAP, OSHA, COLA, CLIA, and HIPAA.
Performs and documents required & advanced instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
Customer service and patient order management.
Greets patients, performs check-in process, and responds to patients needs.
Evaluates patient orders for completeness and follows up as needed.
Manages patient orders to ensure adherence to regulatory and billing requirements.
Performs scheduling, ordering, and releasing patient's orders in the electronic medical record.
Collection and processing of specimens.
Reviews orders and verifies patient identification.
Instructs customers on collection, procedures and protocols.
Identifies and uses appropriate collection method to obtain samples for testing (venipuncture or capillary puncture).
Collects samples and labels specimens.
Evaluates acceptability of specimens.
Performs processing of specimens.
Administrative duties.
Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as required.
Performs various clerical duties.
Education, Regulatory, and Safety.
Participates in the training of employees and students.
Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
CLIA Defined Responsibilities:
§ 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
§ 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate's or Vocational degree in a related laboratory field including clinical rotations or equivalent routes as specified in CLIA ‘88 and
Licenses/Certifications
Possess or is eligible to receive appropriate HHS approved laboratory certification (ASCP or AMT )required. If not certified, must obtain certification within 180 days
Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description:
Eligible for sign-on bonus: half paid after 90 days and half paid after 1 year
8-hour shifts with variable start times between 7am-12pm
This position would potentially float within the Southeast Hub and neighboring hubs.