Medical Lab Technician - Pool

OVERVIEW

The MLT provides patient care by processing samples and performing clinical laboratory procedures. Work at other Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Schedule: Pool/PRN - Flexible as needed schedule

Shift: Nights

Location: Mercyhealth North Trauma Center and Clinic - Janesville, Wisconsin

Pay Range: $24.60/hr-$36.91/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
• Perform lab tests in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
• Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy.
• Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy
• Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
• Perform preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Participates in method and instrument evaluation and implementation.
• Participates in teaching and training of new partners and students.
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
• Collect patient specimens.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent or must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

MLT certification within one year of hire or meets CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications on or before April 24, 1995

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.

PAY RANGE:

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

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