Laboratory Care Technician

Fairview Health Services; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

PTO and Sick and Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Early access to earned wages

And more!

Job summary

Fairview Health Services operates primarily at M Health Fairview Clinic - Apple Valley in Apple Valley, MN. The Laboratory Care Technician role is full-time, with shifts starting around 8 am and potential travel to Southeast region clinics as needed.

The position includes a weekend rotation and requires flexibility to support multiple clinic locations. The role emphasizes phlebotomy proficiency, specimen handling, and coordinating with LIS/HIS systems to ensure timely and accurate results for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program or enrollment in MLT/MLS.
• At least 3 months of full-time clinical phlebotomy experience or related.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to work in a fast-paced setting.
• BLS certification within 90 days of start in clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtain biological specimens following SOPs and guidelines.
• Perform phlebotomy at multiple clinic sites with proper technique.
• Handle point-of-care and waived testing as assigned.
• Train others in phlebotomy skills when needed.
• Enter orders into LIS/HIS and communicate results by phone.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and quality assurance protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Infection control

Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy education program

Clinical phlebotomy experience or enrollment in MLT/MLS

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is seeking a Laboratory Care Technician based primarily at M Health Fairview Clinic - Apple Valley in Apple Valley, MN. This is a full time 1.0 FTE position with the majority of shifts beginning at 8 am, but that may vary slightly based on clinic and staffing needs. Following orientation and training, candidate must be willing to float to other Southeast region clinics as needed to support staffing needs, including (M Health Fairview Clinic - Lakeville, M Health Fairview Clinic - Eagan, M Health Fairview Clinic - Rosemount and M Health Fairview Clinic - Cottage Grove). This position will be in a weekend rotation with all other staff and currently the rotation consists of working every 6th Saturday from 8:45 am- 5:15 pm at a South Region Urgent Care Clinic (Lakeville, Eagan, Edina or Bloomington). Successful candidates will demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and travel between designated clinic locations to meet the needs of patients and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Follows established guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures.
• Collects 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.
• Ensures specimens are acceptable for testing, including properly identified.
• Processes specimens prior to testing or sending to reference labs.
• Performs daily quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• 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.
• Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.
• Information processing.
• Accurately enters and releases order and collection information into LIS and subsystems.
• Monitors computer logs for incomplete work.
• Schedules tests/procedures.
• Provides results in LIS/HIS and reports over the phone.
• Acquires additional computer skills as appropriate to the work area. Supports and adheres to laboratory quality assurance program.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Adheres to safety protocols.
• Follows infection control guidelines.
• Responds appropriately to emergent situations.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduate, equivalent, or a higher degree. • Diploma, GED, equivalency evaluation, or transcript must be provided. and
• 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 within 90 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity.
• Some positions will require reliable transportation.

Benefit Overview

• 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!

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 foradditional 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. 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