Laboratory Care Technician

Fairview Health Services; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Fairview Health Services in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Laboratory Care Technician for a full-time day shift (9:30 am–6 pm) with every other Thursday off and a weekend rotation including every 5th Saturday at an Urgent Care clinic.

You will collect specimens, perform phlebotomy, operate LIS/HIS, provide results, train others, and uphold safety protocols. Requires phlebotomy training and BLS certification within 90 days.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of formal phlebotomy education program.
• Three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy and lab experience or enrollment in MLT/MLS with phlebotomy course.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate customer service skills in diverse settings.
• Basic Life Support certification within 90 days when working in clinic setting.

Responsabilidades

• Follows SOPs to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures.
• Collects specimens with proper technique.
• Perform phlebotomy at various sites and communicate special handling needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency with point-of-care/testing and EKGs if required.
• Enter and release order/collection information into LIS/HIS accurately.
• Maintain safety and infection control guidelines.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Specimen handling

LIS/HIS data entry

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Herramientas

LIS/HIS systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Laboratory Care Technician at Fairview Clinics- Bloomington (Oxboro). It is a full-time, benefit eligible position, 72hours/2 week pay period. This is a day position that will work the 9:30 am- 6 pm shift, while having every other Thursday off. This position will be included in a weekend rotation with other staff and currently the rotation consists of working every 5th Saturday from 8:45 am- 5:15 pm at a Fairview Urgent Care Clinic.

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 (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.

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. 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