About the role#
Fairview Range offers a student-to-employment opportunity for those pursuing a career as a Medical Laboratory Technician. This role provides laboratory services within an integrated healthcare environment. You will work independently under general supervision, performing waived, moderate, or high-complexity testing while ensuring efficient workflow.
What you'll do#
- Obtain specimens and perform testing analysis while verifying assay performance according to standard operating procedures.
- Collect and process biological specimens using appropriate techniques.
- Document and communicate laboratory test results accurately.
- Perform maintenance procedures and manage laboratory supplies.
- Schedule tests and verify patient demographic and insurance information.
- Explain test procedures to patients to ensure comfort and cooperation.
- Support quality assurance, performance improvement, and compliance programs.
- Adhere to laboratory customer service standards, including confidentiality, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
- Seek assistance when encountering problems or unusual situations.
What you'll need#
- An Associate of Science degree from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation-accredited MLT program.
- Current enrollment in an MLT program with at least one year completed.
- Qualification to work in a highly complex laboratory as mandated by CLIA.
- Medical Lab Tech certification by ASCP or equivalent, or the ability to acquire certification within one year.
- Preferred: One year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in an integrated healthcare environment.
- Preferred: Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
Location & details#
- Location: Hibbing, Minnesota.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Schedule: 40-71 hours per two weeks, featuring 8-hour and 12-hour shifts. Availability includes days, evenings, nights, and every other weekend.
- Compensation: $26.32 - $36.84 per hour.
About Fairview Health Services
Fairview Health Services operates as a nonprofit health system based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The organization provides a network of care including community and academic hospitals, primary and specialty clinics, and senior living facilities. It functions as part of M Health Fairview, a collaboration with the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians. The system maintains 10 hospitals and 60 primary care clinics alongside home health, hospice, and pharmacy services.
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