What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview is looking for a full time Diagnostic Laboratory Technician at M Health Fairview Clinic - Rice Street. Primary hours are 10:00-6:30pm Monday-Thursday, and 9:00-5:30pm on Friday, with one weekend shift per month at M Health Fairview Highland Park Urgent Care. Additional locations this position may support are M Health Fairview Clinic - Roselawn, M Health Fairview Clinic - Midway, M Health Fairview Clinic - Riverside and M Health Fairview Clinic - New Brighton.
Responsibilities Job Description
The DLT plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional laboratory services to diverse populations within an ambulatory healthcare environment. The Diagnostic Laboratory Technician performs waived or moderate complexity testing, correlates data-based knowledge of technical and instrumental conditions affecting testing results and performs quality control procedures within established parameters.
This position will also be involved with the preparation or procurement of specimens used for high complexity and research testing, ensuring efficient workflow and may schedule tests and provide results as appropriate. The DLT works independently under general supervision.
Job Expectations: follow established guidelines to obtain specimens, perform testing and report results, consistently implement and adhere to the laboratory customer service standards. The standards include promoting teamwork, successful communication, and conflict resolution, supports and adheres to laboratory SOPs, quality assurance, performance improvement and compliance programs recognizing trends and identifying when additional reporting, communication or other action is appropriate. Demonstrates competency and compliance with all regulatory agency policies. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s in a Chemistry or Biological sciences field with a minimum of 24 semester hours of science courses that include
o Six semester hours of chemistry and
o Six semester hours of biology and
o Twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of experience in an ambulatory or acute healthcare environment
Other Required Skills
- Good phlebotomy skills.
Desired Skills
- Phlebotomy experience
- Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Demonstrate good manual dexterity
- EPIC Beaker experience
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.
