Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist

Fairview Health Services; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist to deliver quality laboratory services in an ambulatory environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biological sciences and involves performing tests, ensuring quality control, and supporting laboratory standards. Candidates should have strong phlebotomy skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in science courses.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and report results following established guidelines.
• Ensure efficient workflow and possibly schedule tests.

Skills

Good phlebotomy skills

Ability to work under stress

Good manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biological sciences

Tools

EPIC Beaker

Job description

Job Overview

Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview

At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.

Fairview is looking for a Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist (DLT) at M Health Fairview Clinic - Elk River, M Health Fairview Clinic - Rogers, M Health Fairview Clinic - Andover. Primary hours vary, typically between 10:00am-6:30pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am-5:30pm Friday. Most shifts outside these hours start between 6:30am and 12:00pm if needed. The position includes one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) at our M Health Andover Urgent Care site, averaging every 5th weekend. Schedule may change to meet staffing needs, including floating to nearby clinics and adjusting start times.

The DLT plays a vital role in providing quality, proficient, and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. The Diagnostic Laboratory Technician performs waived or moderate complexity testing, correlates data-based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results, and performs quality control procedures within established parameters.

This position also involves preparing or procuring specimens for high complexity and research testing, ensuring efficient workflow, and possibly scheduling tests and providing results as appropriate. The DLT works independently under general supervision.

Job Expectations: Follow established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform testing, and report results. Consistently implement and adhere to laboratory customer service standards, promoting teamwork, effective communication, and conflict resolution. Support and adhere to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement, and compliance programs, recognizing trends and knowing when additional reporting, communication, or action is necessary. Demonstrate competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biological sciences with at least 24 semester hours of science courses, including:
• Six semester hours of chemistry
• Six semester hours of biology
• And twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment.

Other Required Skills

• Good phlebotomy skills.

Desired Skills

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to work under stress in various situations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Good manual dexterity.
• EPIC Beaker experience.