Job Information
Fairview Health Services Laboratory Care Technician in Wyoming, Minnesota
Overview
Fairview Health Services is looking for a Laboratory Care Technician for the Laboratory at M Health Fairview Lakes Hospital (https://www.fairview.org/locations/fairview-southdale-hospital/fairview-clinics-edina) . This position is 72hours/2 week pay period (0.9FTE), with Day/Evening shifts (8hour shifts), including every 3rd weekend.
The Lakes Medical Center Acute Care Laboratory comprised of approximately 30 team members, who staff the department 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. The team performs collections and testing in the areas of chemistry, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, and transfusion medicine for patients of all ages.
Responsibilities Job Description
Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the LCT 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, 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.
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 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
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status