Laboratory Care Technician

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Laboratory Care Technician to join the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital. This is a casual position for various shifts, focusing on specimen collection and laboratory services, with a commitment to quality and patient interaction.

Benefits

Participation in the Fairview 403(b) plan

Earn Sick and Safe Time

Early access to earned wages

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate competence in collecting blood samples.
• Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory specimen collection at various Fairview locations.
• Accurately enters orders and collection information into the Laboratory Information System.
• Provides quality service improvement and support to the department and team.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Customer Service

Stress Management

Education

Phlebotomy Education Program Completion

MLT or MLS Program Enrollment

Job description

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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 Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) in the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, MN.

This is a casual position for day/evening/nights shifts with one scheduled weekend every 6 weeks and one rotating holiday per year.

Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the Laboratory Care Technician plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional services in keeping with 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. Responsible for accurately entering orders and collection information into the Laboratory Information System and associated subsystems; monitoring computer logs for incomplete work; scheduling tests/procedures and providing results in LIS/HIS and over the phone, the LCT's attention to detail and accuracy are the foundation for our providing quality laboratory services. Working as an individual or team member, the LCT continuously works towards providing quality service improvement and optimum support to the department and team members in achieving Fairview's goals.

Keywords: phlebotomy, phlebotomist

Required Qualifications

• 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
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity
  
  
  

Benefit Overview

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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