Laboratory Care Technician

Fairview Health Services•Woodbury, MN

108d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. The position is part-time and benefit-eligible, working 56 hours per two-week pay period in eight-hour day shifts, typically from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including every other weekend. Hours and schedules may vary based on department needs. The Woodwinds Laboratory serves a hospital with more than 80 beds and patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. Its service lines include Obstetrics, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, and general surgery, offering prospective employees a broad generalist laboratory experience. The LCT provides professional, accurate laboratory services while interacting with patients, families, and coworkers in a diverse healthcare setting. Duties include collecting specimens at M Health Fairview and outreach locations; handling specimens safely; performing point-of-care testing; entering orders and collection information into laboratory systems; monitoring computer logs; scheduling tests and procedures; and providing results through laboratory and hospital information systems or by phone. The role supports quality improvement and the department's goals, working independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Complete a formal phlebotomy education program, or have completed three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience, or be enrolled in an MLT or MLS program and have completed a phlebotomy course.
Demonstrate competence and proficient skills in collecting blood samples.
Have a successful customer service background in a diverse cultural setting.
Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
Demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Demonstrate manual dexterity.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Obtain biological specimens and perform procedures according to established guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Collect biological specimens using appropriate techniques.
Perform phlebotomy at various sites and communicate special specimen-handling requirements.
Use appropriate communication skills to meet patient, family, and customer needs.
Perform point-of-care and/or waived testing.
May perform EKGs.
May train others in phlebotomy skills.
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 and order and restock supplies.
Mentor and teach students.
Prioritize assigned work to support optimal patient outcomes.
Transport blood and body fluids safely, under proper conditions, and in a timely manner.
Seek assistance appropriately for problems or unusual situations.
Accurately enter and release order and collection information in the laboratory information system and associated subsystems.
Monitor computer logs for incomplete work.
Schedule tests and procedures.
Provide results in laboratory and hospital information systems 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 and adhere to safety protocols.
Follow infection control guidelines.
Respond appropriately to emergent situations.