Laboratory Care Technician

Job Overview

Fairview is seeking a Casual Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) to support our laboratory teams at M Health Fairview Clinic - Andover, M Health Fairview Urgent Care - Brooklyn Park, and M Health Fairview Clinic - Fridley. Shift hours at clinic locations may vary, with start times ranging from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. All shifts are typically 8 hours in length. This position requires flexibility to work at multiple clinic locations. Schedules are subject to change based on operational and staffing needs, including floating to other nearby Fairview clinics as needed.

About the Role

Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the Laboratory 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. The LCT performs laboratory specimen collection at various Fairview or outreach locations, as well as provides for safe and secure specimen handling and point of care testing.

Responsibilities

• Follows established guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures.
• Collections biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Performs phlebotomy at various sites and 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 EKGs.
• May train others in phlebotomy skills.
• Safeguards specimens to ensure they are acceptable for testing, including properly identifying them.
• 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 for and participates in quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.
• Information processing.
• Accurately enters and releases order and collection information into LIS and subsystems.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Adheres to safety protocols.
• Follows infection control guidelines.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.

Requirements

• High School graduate, equivalent, or a higher degree.
• 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Demonstrates competence and proficient skills in collecting blood samples.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) certification required when working in clinic setting (not required at Maple Grove Ambulatory Care Center) within 90 Days.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: High School graduate, equivalent, or a higher degree. Diploma, GED, equivalency evaluation, or transcript must be provided. andCompletion of a formal phlebotomy education program orCompletion of three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience orEnrollment in MLT or MLS program including completion of a phlebotomy course.Must be at least 18 years of age.Successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting.Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.Ability to exercise independent judgment.Demonstrate manual dexterity.Demonstrates competence and proficient skills in collecting blood samples.Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) certification required when working in clinic setting (not required at Maple Grove Ambulatory Care Center) within 90 Days.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity.Some positions will require reliable transportation.

Benefits

Benefit Overview 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! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation

Compensation Disclaimer 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.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.