Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist

Fairview Health Services; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist to provide quality laboratory services in an ambulatory healthcare environment. The role involves specimen testing, quality control, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong phlebotomy skills. A generous benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 semester hours of science courses including chemistry and biology.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good phlebotomy skills

Ability to exercise independent judgment

Demonstrate good manual dexterity

Education

Bachelor’s in a Chemistry or Biological sciences field

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 thecommunities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we allshare. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, orsupporting 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 and have a shift with hours varying between 10:00am-6:30pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am-5:30pm Friday. The majority of shifts outside these primary hours will have a start time between 6:30am and 12:00pm if needed. This position includes one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) at our M Health Andover Urgent Care site. Weekend rotations average every 5th weekend. Schedule is subject to change to meet staffing needs, including floating to other nearby clinics and changing starting hours.

The DLT plays an important 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 will also be involved with the preparation or procurement of specimens used for high complexity and research testing, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedule tests and provide 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 the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include promoting teamwork, successful communication, and conflict resolution, supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate. Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a Chemistry orBiological sciencesfield with a minimum of 24 semester hours of science courses that include

  oSix semester hours of chemistry and

  oSix semester hours of biology and

  oTwelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment

Other Required Skills

• Good phlebotomy skills.

Desired Skills

• Phlebotomy experience
• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrate good manual dexterity
• EPIC Beaker experience

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 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.
EEO Statement

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