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Job Overview Fairview is looking for a Full-Time Laboratory Care Technician at M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Maple Grove. Hours vary with earliest start time of 7am and end times of 6pm. Fridays the latest shift is 8:30am - 5:00pm. Shifts are 8-hours long. No nights, weekends or major holidays.
Responsibilities Follows established guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures. Collects biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Performs phlebotomy at various sites and communicates special handling needs of the specimen. Uses appropriate communications skills to meet patient/family and other customer needs. Demonstrates proficiency with point of care testing and/or waived testing. May perform EKGs. May train others in phlebotomy skills. Ensures specimens are acceptable for testing, including properly identified. Processes specimens prior to testing or sending to reference labs. Performs daily quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance. Monitors inventory, ordering and restocking supplies. Mentors and teaches students. Prioritizes work to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Prioritizes assigned work. Transports blood and body fluid under proper conditions and in a timely and safe manner. Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations. Information processing. Accurately enters and releases order and collection information into LIS and subsystems. Monitors computer logs for incomplete work. Schedules tests/procedures. Provides results in LIS/HIS and reports over the phone. Acquires additional computer skills as appropriate to the work area. Supports and adheres to laboratory quality assurance program. Maintains a safe work environment. Adheres to safety protocols. Follows infection control guidelines. Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
Required Qualifications High School graduate, equivalent, or a higher degree. Diploma, GED, equivalency evaluation, or transcript must be provided. Completion of a formal phlebotomy education program. Completion of three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience. Enrollment in MLT or MLS program including completion of a phlebotomy course. Must be at least 18 years of age. Successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting. Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Demonstrate manual dexterity. Demonstrates competence and proficient skills in collecting blood samples. Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) certification required when working in clinic setting (not required at Maple Grove Ambulatory Care Center) within 90 Days.
Preferred Qualifications Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity. Experience in pediatric phlebotomy, including drawing blood from children.
Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including 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
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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Laboratory Care Technician
role at
Fairview Health Services
Job Overview Fairview is looking for a Full-Time Laboratory Care Technician at M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center - Maple Grove. Hours vary with earliest start time of 7am and end times of 6pm. Fridays the latest shift is 8:30am - 5:00pm. Shifts are 8-hours long. No nights, weekends or major holidays.
Responsibilities Follows established guidelines to obtain biological specimens and perform procedures. Collects biological specimens with appropriate technique following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Performs phlebotomy at various sites and communicates special handling needs of the specimen. Uses appropriate communications skills to meet patient/family and other customer needs. Demonstrates proficiency with point of care testing and/or waived testing. May perform EKGs. May train others in phlebotomy skills. Ensures specimens are acceptable for testing, including properly identified. Processes specimens prior to testing or sending to reference labs. Performs daily quality control, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance. Monitors inventory, ordering and restocking supplies. Mentors and teaches students. Prioritizes work to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Prioritizes assigned work. Transports blood and body fluid under proper conditions and in a timely and safe manner. Seeks assistance appropriately for problem or unusual situations. Information processing. Accurately enters and releases order and collection information into LIS and subsystems. Monitors computer logs for incomplete work. Schedules tests/procedures. Provides results in LIS/HIS and reports over the phone. Acquires additional computer skills as appropriate to the work area. Supports and adheres to laboratory quality assurance program. Maintains a safe work environment. Adheres to safety protocols. Follows infection control guidelines. Responds appropriately to emergent situations.
Required Qualifications High School graduate, equivalent, or a higher degree. Diploma, GED, equivalency evaluation, or transcript must be provided. Completion of a formal phlebotomy education program. Completion of three months of full-time clinical phlebotomy and laboratory experience. Enrollment in MLT or MLS program including completion of a phlebotomy course. Must be at least 18 years of age. Successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting. Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Demonstrate manual dexterity. Demonstrates competence and proficient skills in collecting blood samples. Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) certification required when working in clinic setting (not required at Maple Grove Ambulatory Care Center) within 90 Days.
Preferred Qualifications Prior laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic setting in a similar capacity. Experience in pediatric phlebotomy, including drawing blood from children.
Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including 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
EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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