Diagnostic Laboratory Tech
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Job Summary
About Childrens Minnesota
Childrens Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924 Childrens Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals nine primary care clinics multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy care delivery and promoting diversity equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist is responsible for specimen processing test performance and test result reporting as defined by CLIA88. The DLT provides service in one of more sections of the laboratory with a high level of accuracy prevision and timeliness and ensures compliance with departmental and regulatory agency standards. Service is provided to patients of all age groups. Non-technical duties include taking supply inventories stocking supplies cleaning and maintaining work area equipment and instrumentation. DLT will abide by Childrens Minnesota Values in all facets of their work.
Location (e.g. remote or on-site): On-site
DHS Background Study Required Yes
Bachelors in a Chemistry or Biological sciences field with a minimum of 24 semester hours of science courses that include
*Six semester hours of chemistry and
*Six semester hours of biology and
*Twelve semester hours of chemistry biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
License/Certification/Registration required No
Education:
*Baccalaureate degree or equivalent required (CLIA 88 regulations)
*12 hours of continuing education
Experience:
*Required - up to 1 year of experience in a clinical or anatomic diagnostic laboratory
*Preferred - 2 years documented laboratory training in the specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Computer Skills
*Detail oriented
*Must be highly organized efficient and multifunctional. Must have good communication skills
*Ability to work independently as well as in a team
*Demonstrates accountability for actions and decisions in daily work
*Solicits and accepts feedback in a positive manner
*Offers constructive input to support the work unit
Physical Demands
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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employees scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary this position may be eligible for medical dental vision retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment drug screen background investigation and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color creed sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Childrens Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924 Childrens Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals nine primary care clinics multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy care delivery and promoting diversity equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist is responsible for specimen processing test performance and test result reporting as defined by CLIA88. The DLT provides service in one of more sections of the laboratory with a high level of accuracy prevision and timeliness and ensures compliance with departmental and regulatory agency standards. Service is provided to patients of all age groups. Non-technical duties include taking supply inventories stocking supplies cleaning and maintaining work area equipment and instrumentation. DLT will abide by Childrens Minnesota Values in all facets of their work.
Location (e.g. remote or on-site): On-site
DHS Background Study Required Yes
Bachelors in a Chemistry or Biological sciences field with a minimum of 24 semester hours of science courses that include
*Six semester hours of chemistry and
*Six semester hours of biology and
*Twelve semester hours of chemistry biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
License/Certification/Registration required No
Education:
*Baccalaureate degree or equivalent required (CLIA 88 regulations)
*12 hours of continuing education
Experience:
*Required - up to 1 year of experience in a clinical or anatomic diagnostic laboratory
*Preferred - 2 years documented laboratory training in the specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Computer Skills
*Detail oriented
*Must be highly organized efficient and multifunctional. Must have good communication skills
*Ability to work independently as well as in a team
*Demonstrates accountability for actions and decisions in daily work
*Solicits and accepts feedback in a positive manner
*Offers constructive input to support the work unit
Physical Demands
Please click here to view the Physical Demands
The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employees scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary this position may be eligible for medical dental vision retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment drug screen background investigation and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color creed sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.