Laboratory Care Technician

Fairview Health Services; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minnesota is seeking a Part-time Laboratory Care Technician at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen collection, and data entry into LIS/HIS with attention to accuracy.

You will work evenings and alternating weekends with potential on-call duties. The position supports a busy hospital laboratory that handles pediatrics to geriatrics, across multiple service lines.

Qualifications

• Formal phlebotomy education is required.
• Three months of clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience or enrollment in MLT/MLS program.
• Demonstrate competence in collecting blood samples and customer service in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Obtain biological specimens following SOPs.
• Perform phlebotomy at various sites and communicate handling needs.
• Enter orders and collection data into LIS/HIS accurately.
• Provide results and information via LIS/HIS and over the phone.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Stress management

Independent judgment

Manual dexterity

Education

Formal phlebotomy education program

Enrollment in MLT or MLS program

Three months clinical phlebotomy experience

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview is looking for a Laboratory Care Technician at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. This is a part-time, benefit-eligible position working 56 hours per two-week pay period. Scheduled shifts include weekday evenings from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., along with every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) overnight shifts from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Hours and schedule may vary/change based on departmental needs.

The Woodwinds Laboratory cares for a hospital of over 80 beds. We see all patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Our service lines include Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, and general surgery. Our Laboratory offers a robust generalist experience for prospective employees.

Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the Lab 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 EKG’s.
• 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

• Minimum age (18 years)
• 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.
• Demonstrate competence and proficient skills in collecting blood samples.
• Successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrate ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrate manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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