Clinic Lab Technician FT Days

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Genesis seeks a skilled laboratory support professional to collect blood specimens, process tests, and educate patients. You will use the Laboratory Information System to manage orders, ensure specimen integrity, and coordinate with providers for timely results.

This Full-time Day Shift role involves performing CLIA testing under supervision, maintaining records, and collaborating with a hospital team to deliver quality patient care within Trinity Health’s MercyOne network.

Qualifications

• Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomist or healthcare studies preferred.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Able to work in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and caring to promote Trinity Health values.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in blood sample procurement from infant to geriatric patients.
• Operates Laboratory Information System to activate, order, and report tests.
• Educates patients on proper specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum).
• Reviews provider orders and coordinates with offices to obtain missing orders.
• Processes specimens correctly and stores them properly to maintain integrity.
• Prepares specimens for transfer to reference labs and completes transfer paperwork; coordinates STAT transport.
• Performs waived and modestly complex CLIA testing under supervision.
• Keeps accurate records for temperature, quality control, and equipment maintenance.
• Works as part of a team in a fast-paced environment to care for patients.

Skills

Blood sample collection

Laboratory information systems

Patient education

Order review & coordination

Specimen processing

Quality control & records

Team collaboration

Clinical laboratory terminology

Communication with providers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Healthcare coursework (up to 1 year)

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

• Proficient in the procurement of blood samples via venous and capillary techniques, from patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric.
• Utilizes use of the Laboratory Information System for activating, ordering, and resulting laboratory orders from providers and to result laboratory tests.
• Educates patients in the proper collection of specimens such as urine, stool and sputum.
• Reviews orders from providers, maintaining accuracy in ordering tests; occasionally must call providers’ offices to obtain orders.
• Processes specimens in the appropriate way, including looking up specimen requirements, centrifuging and separating as necessary, and storing at the appropriate temperature to maintain sample integrity and testing acceptability.
• Readies specimens for transfer to reference laboratories, including completing the required paperwork for transfer and ensuring STAT specimens are processed and transported in a timely manner, including calling a STAT courier and completing the necessary paperwork for the transfer.
• Performs both waived and moderately complex CLIA testing in hematology, urinalysis, and serologiy areas under the guidance and supervision of an MLT or MT.
• Keeps accurate records, such as temperature monitoring, quality control for all laboratory testing and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance.
• Works together as a team in a fast paced environment to care for our patients while demonstrating Genesis Health System’s standards of behavior.

Schedule:

• 8am-4:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

General Requirements:

• Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomist or other healthcare studies preferred.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Additional course work up to 1 year in healthcare studies.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.