Laboratory Care Technician - Mobile

Fairview Reference Laboratory is looking for an experienced phlebotomist to join our Mobile Care Team.

This is a part-time, benefit eligible opportunity, 48 hours/2 weeks (0.6FTE).  Hours are Noon-5:00pm on weekdays.  Occasional Weekend shifts as needed and with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts and/or overtime.  Locations include Transitional Care facilities, Memory Care facilities, and Assisted Care facilities within about 50 miles radius of the metro area.

If you want to gain experience interacting with a diverse group of healthcare facilities and enjoy meeting new people and love driving, this job is for you!  This exciting opportunity offers flexibility to work independently and to manage your daily workload.  The afternoon work hours make it a suitable option for those who value a work-life balance.

Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the Laboratory Care Technician - Mobile (MLCT) plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional services in keeping with M Health Fairview values as they interact with our patients, families, and co-workers. The MLCT performs laboratory specimen collection for home bound or nursing home patients throughout the Metropolitan area supported by M Health Fairview. Responsible for and collection information into the Laboratory Information System and associated subsystems. The Laboratory Care Technician - Mobile's attention to detail and accuracy are the foundation for our providing quality laboratory services. Working as an individual or team member, the MLCT continuously works towards providing quality service improvement and optimum support to the department and team members in achieving M Health Fairview's goals.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens for all identified patient populations and ensures specimens are acceptable for testing including following proper identification measures.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the clinical laboratory and understands medical terminology.
• Demonstrates a rapport with the patient, showing concern and comfort for the patient and exercising exceptional customer service skills.
• Arranges for transportation of blood and body fluid under proper conditions and in a timely and safe manner and maintains specimen log sheets accurately.
• Adheres to safety protocols and infection control guidelines.
• Prioritizes assigned work and exhibits superior quality in that work.
• Works independently as well as part of a team.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful customer service background within a diverse cultural setting.
• Must have access to reliable vehicle and
• Must maintain and provide proof of active insurance.
• Knowledge of metro area and can follow driving directions.
• Drivers License must be current and valid Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

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