Laboratory Care Technician

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is hiring a Laboratory Care Technician for the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. This is a part-time position scheduled for 64 hours per two-week pay period, with an every-other-weekend rotation. The regular shift is overnight, either 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. or 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Training takes place over five weeks and is scheduled full-time, Monday through Friday, during daytime and early-morning hours. The first week starts with remote orientation on Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by on-site training Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For the rest of the first week and the following four weeks, training is on-site from either 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The laboratory operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and provides testing in clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing. The Laboratory Care Technician works with diverse populations in a healthcare environment and provides professional service to patients, families, and coworkers. The role includes specimen collection and handling, point-of-care testing, entering orders and collection information into laboratory systems, monitoring computer logs for incomplete work, scheduling tests and procedures, and providing results through laboratory and hospital information systems or by phone. The technician works independently and as part of a team to support quality service and department goals.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Completion of a formal phlebotomy education program, or completion of three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience, or enrollment in the final year of an MLT or MLS program.
Successful customer service background in a diverse cultural setting.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect laboratory specimens and ensure their safe and secure handling.
Perform point-of-care testing.
Accurately enter orders and collection information into the Laboratory Information System and associated subsystems.
Monitor computer logs for incomplete work.
Schedule tests and procedures and provide results through LIS/HIS and by phone.
Follow established guidelines to obtain specimens and perform procedures.
Prioritize work to support optimal patient outcomes.
Process information and maintain a safe work environment.
Adjust care or service approaches to reflect the developmental level and cultural differences of the population served.
Contribute to quality service improvement and support department and team goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.