Laboratory Care Technician

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) for the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank. This full-time day shift role runs 05:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with 2 weekends per 6, and occasional holidays.

The LCT will collect specimens, perform point-of-care testing and enter data in LIS/HIS, joining a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or higher with documented training in phlebotomy.
• Formal phlebotomy education program completion or equivalent.
• Experience or enrollment in MLT/MLS program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain biological specimens following SOPs.
• Perform phlebotomy at various sites with proper technique.
• Enter orders and collection data into LIS/HIS accurately.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

LIS entry

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomy training

MLT/MLS program enrollment

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) in Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center-East Bank. This is a fulltime Day 10 hr. shift position 05:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 2 out of 6 weekends, with occasional holidays.

Fairview is proud to be the 2025 recipient of the Foster G. McGaw Prize, a prestigious award granted each year to one hospital or healthcare system in the nation to recognize excellence in community partnerships and service. M Health Fairview’s University of Minnesota Medical Center was also ranked No.1 hospital in the Twin Cities Metro for 2025 by U.S News & World Report, a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team and our collective commitment to innovation, clinical leadership and high-quality patient care.

Our laboratory is large, fast-paced and continually changing and would be a great fit for a laboratory technician who is communicative, adaptable and has a positive attitude and collaborative working style.

Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional services in keeping with M Health Fairview Values as they interact with our patients, families, and co-workers. The LCT performs laboratory specimen collection at various M Health 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 M Health Fairview's goals.

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 problems 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 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.

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 benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. 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