Medical Technologist - Molecular Diagnostics

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Medical Technologist to join our team in the Molecular Diagnostics lab. This full-time role will work days (8:00 AM-4:30 PM) and will be on call every 4th Sunday (hours TBD on Sunday)

Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs clinical laboratory testing of moderate to highly complex testing. Uses automated equipment and specialized processes for testing, accurately interpreting the results and able to identify abnormal results of specimens submitted to the laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all laboratory established procedures and processes, including but not limited to patient identification, specimen collection, diagnostic clinical testing, and documentation and data entry into the laboratory information system and /or patient result logs
• Based on training and protocol recognize, document, and communicate unusual and/or critical result values
• Must be competent in (5) work stations or work areas as defined by their section
• Performs and monitors quality control processes, establish and monitor quality assurance and record keeping systems, participates in quality improvement programs, according the standard operating procedures to assure accuracy and validity of test results
• Performs calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on instrumentation according to standard operating procedures and participates in the preparation and evaluation of maintenance schedules and operating procedures for new instrumentation, including writing technical procedures according to regulatory protocol
• Performs troubleshooting processes for instrumentation, reagents, and inventory and/or patient samples as they occur and evaluates methods for solutions
• Takes a leadership role by acting as charge tech when assigned, assisting in the training/teaching of new staff members and /or student interns

Molecular Diagnostics: In addition to the duties above, Medical Technologists in Molecular Diagnostics perform the following additional duties:

• Perform molecular testing including DNA/RNA extraction, amplification, capillary electrophoresis and data analysis
• Assist in developing new molecular test with a focus on the areas of Molecular Oncology, Genomics and Hematopathology

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science or Medical Laboratory Science
• Completion of a CLS/MLS/MT training program approved by the National Accrediting Agency for