What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Care Technician position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview Health Services is looking for a Laboratory Care Technician for the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub in St Paul.
This is a full time, benefit-eligible opportunity (1.0 FTE, 80 hours/ pay period, 5 days/week); Evening shifts start 1:30 p.m. and ends 10:00p.m., with 8hour shifts, does not include weekends and holidays. Schedule may vary or may be subject to change to meet the needs of the department.
We offer competitive Benefits, including Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement.
Interview Process
We may send you a link to complete a video interview. This is an outstanding way to showcase who you are and why you want to work for us plus we have the ability to share it directly with our leaders!
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 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
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
