Laboratory Care Technician

Fairview Health Services•Linwood Township, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Laboratory Care Technician to join the Laboratory team at M Health Fairview Lakes Hospital. This benefit-eligible position is scheduled for 56 hours per two-week pay period, primarily on evening shifts from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with every third weekend rotation. Flexibility is required to cover day shifts starting at 5:00 a.m., 6:00 a.m., or 9:00 a.m., and night shifts from 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Additional hours may be available, including opportunities to pick up extra shifts based on department needs. The Lakes Medical Center Acute Care Laboratory has approximately 30 team members and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The team performs specimen collection and testing in chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and transfusion medicine for patients of all ages. The role supports high-quality patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment. The position follows established specimen collection and laboratory procedures, performs phlebotomy and waived or point-of-care testing, processes specimens, handles related information in laboratory systems, and supports laboratory quality, safety, and operational needs. Some duties may include performing EKGs, training or mentoring others, and transporting blood and body fluids. The posting also describes flex workforce responsibilities: employees have no permanent home clinic and support a region of clinics. Assignment length varies according to need, and employees may be expected to travel to more than one clinic in a day. Regular travel means being available to travel 100% of the time to different locations based on business needs.

Requirements

High school graduation, equivalent, or a higher degree; documentation such as a 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 an 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.
Ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Manual dexterity.
Competence and proficient skills in collecting blood samples.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross when working in a clinic setting, within 90 days.
Flexibility to cover day, evening, and night shifts as needed.
Availability to work every third weekend.
Flex workforce roles require availability to travel 100% of the time to different clinic locations based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity.
Reliable transportation for some positions.

Responsibilities

Follow established guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures.
Collect biological specimens using appropriate techniques and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Perform phlebotomy at various sites and communicate special specimen-handling requirements.
Use appropriate communication skills to meet patient, family, and other customer needs.
Demonstrate proficiency with point-of-care and/or waived testing.
Perform EKGs when needed.
Train others in phlebotomy skills when needed.
Ensure specimens are acceptable for testing and properly identified.
Process specimens before testing or sending them to reference laboratories.
Perform daily quality control, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.
Monitor inventory, order supplies, and restock supplies.
Mentor and teach students.
Prioritize work to support optimal patient outcomes and complete assigned work.
Transport blood and body fluids safely, under proper conditions, and in a timely manner.
Seek assistance appropriately with problems or unusual situations.
Accurately enter and release order and collection information in the LIS and subsystems.
Monitor computer logs for incomplete work.
Schedule tests and procedures.
Provide results in the LIS/HIS and report results by phone.
Acquire additional computer skills as appropriate to the work area.
Support and adhere to the laboratory quality assurance program.
Maintain a safe work environment, adhere to safety protocols, and follow infection control guidelines.
Respond appropriately to emergent situations.
For flex workforce assignments, travel to clinics as needed, potentially visiting multiple clinics in a day and covering open shifts or absences.