Clinic Lab Technician FT Days

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Health System seeks a Clinic Lab Technician to join our Day Shift team. Responsibilities include collecting venous and capillary blood samples, operating the LIS, and ensuring accurate test orders and timely reporting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic healthcare coursework, and strong teamwork. Competitive benefits are offered, and the position supports patient‑centered care within Trinity Health’s MercyOne network.

Qualifications

• Proficient in blood sample collection via venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Experience using a Laboratory Information System to activate, order, and report results.
• Educates patients on proper specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum).
• Maintains accurate records and quality control for laboratory testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and moderately complex CLIA testing under supervision.
• Maintain temperature logs and routine maintenance records.
• Prepare specimens for transfer to reference labs and process STAT requests.
• Collaborate with staff to provide timely patient care.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary sampling

Laboratory Information System

Specimen collection

Quality control

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Up to 1 year healthcare studies

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description: Schedule: 8:30 am - 5 pm, 8 hour shifts, off on Tuesdays, rotating weekends and holidays

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic Lab Technician.

• 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.

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.