What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Care Technician position at Fairview Range?
Fairview Range is hiring a Laboratory Care Technician for our Laboratory Department in Hibbing, MN.
The Laboratory Care Technician Working with diverse populations within a healthcare environment, the Laboratory Care Technician plays an important role in providing quality, proficient and professional services in keeping with Fairview Values as they interact with our patients, families, and coworkers. The LCT performs laboratory specimen collection as well as provides for safe and secure specimen handling and point of care testing when appropriate. Responsible for accurately entering orders and collection information into the Laboratory Information System and associated subsystems, monitoring computer logs for inaccurate work; scheduling tests/procedures and providing results in the 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 of 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.
Schedule: This position will work 40 to 71hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hours on the Day and Evening shift. Weekends: Every other weekend
Internal posting through: 12/13/25
The hospital lab at Fairview Range provides 24/7 support for Fairview Range Medical Center and the Fairview Mesaba Clinics. We are a CAP accredited, highly complex lab with a fully functional microbiology lab including molecular testing and have on-site pathology support. We’re proud to offer a collaboration with the M Health Fairview laboratory systems, which allows our patients local access to a more extensive array of lab services.
About this department:
- CAP accredited.
- Lab consists of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, coagulation, transfusion medicine including antibody identification, microbiology, histology, cytology, and pathology.
- Part of multidisciplinary care team supporting each inpatient department.
- Lab staff include MLS/MT, HT, MLT, and LCT as well as tech specialists in various lab sections.
About Fairview Range
Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services. Are you interested in joining our incredible team? Seize the opportunity by applying today!
Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
As a Laboratory Care Technician, you are responsible for:
- Performing phlebotomy at various sites to meet patient/family and other customer needs.
- Following established guidelines to obtain specimens and perform procedures.
- Transporting blood and body fluid under proper conditions and in a timely and safe manner.
- Accurately entering orders and collection information into LIS and subsystems.
- Providing results in LIS/HIS and reports over the phone.
Required Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of a Phlebotomy Training
- Training as a phlebotomist, clinical assistant, MLA, MLT, MT or LPN or 1 year experience in health care related work
- Phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratory
- Certification as a Phlebotomist
Benefit Overview
Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rgafscmeserv
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $18 - $24