Traveling Laboratory Care Technician (Phlebotomy)

Fairview Health Services; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fairview 403(b) plan

Sick and Safe Time

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks a Laboratory Care Technician to support M Health Fairview Clinic locations in Hugo, North Branch, Chisago City and Wyoming. Shifts 6:30am–6:00pm; travel between sites; 8-hour shifts; flex workforce with augmentation pay and mileage per IRS rules.

The LCT will collect specimens, enter data into LIS/HIS, perform POCT, and provide results by phone. A phlebotomy program and strong customer service are required; travel and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or higher; diploma/GED required.
• Formal phlebotomy education program completed.
• Three months of full-time phlebotomy/lab experience or enrollment in MLT/MLS with phlebotomy.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong customer service background in diverse settings.
• Ability to work under stress and exercise independent judgment.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity and proficiency in blood collection.
• BLS within 90 days of clinic work.

Responsibilities

• Follow guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures.
• Collect specimens with SOP adherence.
• Perform phlebotomy at multiple sites and communicate special handling needs.
• Use effective communication to meet patient and family needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency with point-of-care/waived testing.
• May train others in phlebotomy.
• Ensure specimens are acceptable for testing and properly labeled.
• Enter orders and collection data into LIS/HIS and release results.
• Monitor logs, schedule tests/procedures and provide results by LIS/HIS or phone.
• Maintain safe work environment and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Stress management

Independent judgment

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy education program

Enrollment in MLT/MLS program

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Fairview Health Services seeks a Laboratory Care Technician to support M Health Fairview Clinic locations in Hugo, North Branch, Chisago City and Wyoming. Shifts 6:30am–6:00pm; travel between sites; 8-hour shifts; flex workforce with augmentation pay and mileage per IRS rules.

The LCT will collect specimens, enter data into LIS/HIS, perform POCT, and provide results by phone. A phlebotomy program and strong customer service are required; travel and flexibility are essential.