• Laboratory Care Technician

    Fairview Health Services (Maplewood, MN)


    Job Overview

     

    _Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview_

     

    At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.

     

    M Health Fairview is looking for a Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) in the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital (https://mhealthfairview.org/locations/m-health-fairview-st-johns-hospital) in Maplewood, MN.

     

    This is a parttime benefits eligible position with 48 hours per two weeks, day shift 5:00am start time, every other weekend and rotating holiday schedule.

     

    Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the Laboratory Care Technician 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 Fairview's goals.

     

    Keywords: phlebotomy, phlebotomist

    Required Qualifications

    + 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

    Preferred Qualifications

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

     

    Benefit Overview

     

    Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www..fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

     

    Compensation Disclaimer

     

    An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status