Overview

The Acute Care Laboratory at M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center (https://www.mhealthfairview.org/locations/m-health-fairview-northland-medical-center) in Princeton, MN is looking to fill one (1) 0.9 FTE (rotating weekend and holiday) Laboratory Care Technician (LCT) position. This position is benefit eligible, working a mix of 8-, 10- and 12-hour shifts. This LCT will provide patient care while working 10-hour overnight shifts every 4th weekend (Saturday and Sunday) from 8:00pm to 6:00am. This position is considered evening/overnight, with primary shifts on evenings from 12:30pm to 9:00pm, and secondary shifts on overnights. Until ready to transition to evenings/overnights, this shift will also temporarily cover weekday 8- and 10-hour shifts starting at 7:30am and 8:00am. Training for this position will be full–time Monday–Friday for at least four (4) weeks on all shifts.

Responsibilities Job Description

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

Qualifications

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 MLT or MLS program, including completion of a phlebotomy course.

Experience

• Successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting

Preferred

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

Additional Requirements

Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment.

• Demonstrate manual dexterity.

EEO Statement

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

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.