Laboratory Care Technician, Fairview Range Hibbing Clinic

Fairview Range•Hibbing, MN

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is hiring a Laboratory Care Technician for our Range Clinic Laboratory Department in Hibbing, MN. As a Laboratory Care Technician (LCT), you will be working with a diverse population within our healthcare environment, the Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) 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 M Health Fairview's goals across all of the Fairview Range Clinics- Hibbing, Mountain Iron and Nashwauk. Schedule: This position will work 32 to 64 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hours on the Day/Evening shift. Weekends: As Needed Internal posting through: 10/14/26 About this department: The hospital lab at Fairview Range provides 24/7 support for Fairview Range Medical Center and the Fairview Mesaba Clinics. We are a CAP accredited, highly complex lab with a fully functional microbiology lab including molecular testing and have on-site pathology support. We’re proud to offer a collaboration with the M Health Fairview laboratory systems, which allows our patients local access to a more extensive array of lab services. CAP accredited. Lab consists of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, transfusion medicine including antibody identification, microbiology, histology, cytology, and pathology. Part of multidisciplinary care team supporting each inpatient department. Lab staff include MLS/MT, HT, MLT, and LCT as well as tech specialists in various lab sections. About Fairview Range Fairview Range is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice. Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

Requirements

High School graduate, equivalent, or a higher degree. • Diploma, GED, equivalency evaluation, or transcript must be provided.
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.
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) certification required when working in clinic setting

Nice To Haves

Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity.
Some positions will require reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Follow established guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures.
Collect biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Perform phlebotomy at various sites and communicate special handling needs of the specimen.
Use appropriate communications skills to meet patient/family and other customer needs.
Demonstrate proficiency with point of care testing and/or waived testing.
May perform EKGs.
May train others in phlebotomy skills.
Ensure specimens are acceptable for testing, including properly identified.
Process specimens prior to testing or sending to reference labs.
Perform daily quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
Monitor inventory, ordering and restocking supplies.
Mentor and teaches students.
Prioritize work to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Prioritize assigned work.
Transport blood and body fluid under proper conditions and in a timely and safe manner.
Seek assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations.
Accurately enter and release order and collection information into LIS and subsystems.
Monitor computer logs for incomplete work.
Schedule tests/procedures.
Provide results in LIS/HIS and reports over the phone.
Acquire additional computer skills as appropriate to the work area.
Supports and adheres to laboratory quality assurance program.
Maintain a safe work environment.
Adhere to safety protocols.
Follow infection control guidelines.
Respond appropriately to emergent situations.