Laboratory Care Technician
Job Overview
Fairview is seeking a Laboratory Care Technician at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position, 56 hours/2 week pay period, with 8-hour shifts on the Day shift (5:30am to 2:00pm), including every other weekend. Hours/schedule may vary/change based upon department needs.
About the Role
The Woodwinds Laboratory cares for a hospital of over 80 beds. We see all patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Our service lines include Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, and general surgery. Our Laboratory offers a robust generalist experience for prospective employees. Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the Lab Care Technician (LCT) plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional services in keeping with M Health Fairview Values as they interact with our patients, families, and co-workers.
Responsibilities
- Follows established guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures.
- Collections biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Communicates special handling needs of the specimen.
- Uses appropriate communications skills to meet patient/family and other customer needs.
- Demonstrates proficiency with point of care testing and/or waived testing.
- May perform EKG’s.
- May train others in phlebotomy skills.
- Ensures specimens are acceptable for testing including properly identified.
- Processes specimens prior to testing or sending to reference labs.
- Monitors inventory, ordering and restocking supplies.
- Mentors and teaches students.
- Prioritizes work to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Prioritizes assigned work.
- Transports blood and body fluid under proper conditions and in a timely and safe manner.
- Sets up and maintains equipment.
- Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
Requirements
- Minimum age (18 years)
- Completion of a formal phlebotomy education program
- Completion of three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience
- Enrollment in MLT or MLS program including completion of a phlebotomy course
- Demonstrate competence and proficient skills in collecting blood samples
- Successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting
- Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
- Demonstrate ability to exercise independent judgment
- Demonstrate manual dexterity
Qualifications
- Minimum age (18 years)
- Completion of a formal phlebotomy education program or
- Completion of three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience or
- Enrollment in MLT or MLS program including completion of a phlebotomy course
- Demonstrate competence and proficient skills in collecting blood samples
- Successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting
- Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
- Demonstrate ability to exercise independent judgment
- Demonstrate manual dexterity
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Point of care testing
- EKG
- Customer service
- Independent judgment
- Manual dexterity
Benefits
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!
Pay
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
Schedule
Hours/schedule may vary/change based upon department needs.