Clinic Lab Technician — Patient-Centered Testing

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

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.