Job Overview Fairview is looking for a Laboratory Care Technician for the Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. This is a part-time position, 32 hours per 2 week pay period, Friday and Saturday nights, 11pm to 7:30am. Training for this position will take place over a five-week period and is scheduled full-time, Monday through Friday, during daytime hours .
The first week begins with remote orientation on Monday from 8:00am to 4:30 pm. On Tuesday and Wednesday of that same week, training shifts to on-site sessions running from 7:00am to 3:30 pm. For the remainder of the first week and continuing through the following 4 weeks, training will be conducted on-site during early morning hours, either from 5:00am to 1:30pm or from 6:00am to 2:30pm.
M Health Fairview Southdale Acute Care Laboratory is fast- paced and it is staffed 24hours a day, 7 days a week. Our laboratory provides quality testing in the areas of clinical hematology, chemistry, blood gas, coagulation, urinalysis, transfusion medicine, and blood collection and processing. Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the LCT plays a meaningful 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, 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. Job expectations include: Following established guidelines to obtain specimens and perform procedures, prioritizing work to achieve optimal patient outcomes, information Processing, maintaining a safe work environment, demonstrating ability to deliver care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
Other duties may be assigned. Keywords: phlebotomy, phlebotomist Required At least 18 years of age Education Completion of a formal phlebotomy education program OR- Completion of three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience OR- Enrollment in final year of MLT or MLS program. Experience Successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting Preferred Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity Benefit Overview Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.
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.
If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored. EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status