Laboratory Care Technician - Mobile

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

PTO and Sick and Safe Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking an experienced phlebotomist to join the Mobile Care Team in Saint Paul, MN. This full-time position entails working the day shift and involves traveling to various healthcare facilities to collect laboratory specimens.

The ideal candidate will have completed a formal phlebotomy program and possess excellent customer service skills. A generous benefits package is included with this role.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age required.
• Successful customer service background in diverse environments.
• Access to a reliable vehicle with active insurance.
• Knowledge of the metro area and ability to follow driving directions.
• Current and valid driver’s license upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens ensuring they are suitable for testing.
• Demonstrate clinical laboratory knowledge and medical terminology.
• Provide exceptional customer service while interacting with patients.
• Transport specimens under safe conditions and maintain logs.
• Follow safety protocols and infection control guidelines.
• Prioritize assigned tasks with high quality.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Completion of a formal phlebotomy education program

Completion of three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy experience

Enrollment in MLT or MLS program after phlebotomy course

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Reference Laboratory is looking for an experienced phlebotomist to join our Mobile Care Team.

This is a Fulltime, benefit eligible opportunity, 80 hours/2 weeks, to work the day shift from 4:00am – 12:30pm on weekdays. Weekend shifts as needed with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts and/or overtime. Locations include Transitional Care facilities, Memory Care facilities, and Assisted Care facilities within about 50 miles radius of the metro area.

If you want to gain experience interacting with a diverse group of healthcare facilities and enjoy meeting new people and love driving, this job is for you! This exciting opportunity offers the flexibility to work independently and to manage your daily workload. The early morning work hours make it a suitable option for those who value a work‑life balance.

Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the Laboratory Care Technician – Mobile (MLCT) 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 MLCT performs laboratory specimen collection for home‑bound or nursing home patients throughout the Metropolitan area supported by M Health Fairview. Responsible for collection information into the Laboratory Information System and associated subsystems. The Laboratory Care Technician – Mobile's attention to detail and accuracy are the foundation for providing quality laboratory services. Working as an individual or team member, the MLCT continuously works towards providing quality service improvement and optimum support to the department and team members in achieving M Health Fairview's goals.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens for all identified patient populations and ensures specimens are acceptable for testing, including following proper identification measures.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the clinical laboratory and understands medical terminology.
• Demonstrates a rapport with the patient, showing concern and comfort for the patient and exercising exceptional customer service skills.
• Arranges for transportation of blood and body fluid under proper conditions and in a timely and safe manner and maintains specimen log sheets accurately.
• Adheres to safety protocols and infection control guidelines.
• Prioritizes assigned work and exhibits superior quality in that work.
• Works independently as well as part of a team.

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.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle and
• Must maintain and provide proof of active insurance.
• Knowledge of metro area and can follow driving directions.
• Drivers License must be current and valid upon hire.

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 law‑fully protected status.