Clinical Laboratory Scientist: High-Complexity Testing & QC

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform high complexity testing and quality control in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, and microbiology across multiple labs in Wisconsin. The role requires a bachelor's or an associate degree with MLT certification and CLIA qualifications.

Expect routine, prompt reporting and cross-functional collaboration with nurses and physicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology; must be qualified to perform high complexity testing per CLIA 493.1489 standard.
• Associates degree in Medical Technology and MLT certification; must be qualified to perform high complexity testing per CLIA 493.1489 standard.

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.
• Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable; documents information concerning quality of specimen; initiates recollection procedure as indicated.
• Perform waived, moderate and high complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in 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; recognizes problems; troubleshoots suspect results and implements corrective action.
• Performs high complexity tests such as bone marrow, sperm morphology, etc.
• 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, advanced troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Participate in method and instrument evaluation and implementation.
• Investigates/resolves technical issues.
• Participates on interdepartmental committees or teams.
• Participates in teaching students and training new partners.
• Completes and signs off on competency checklists for techs.
• Develops updates and procedures as requested.
• Serves as a resource to inexperienced partners.
• Performs additional tasks such as scheduling, antibiograms, etc.
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Associates degree in Medical Technology and MLT certification

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform high complexity testing and quality control in hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, and microbiology across multiple labs in Wisconsin. The role requires a bachelor's or an associate degree with MLT certification and CLIA qualifications.

Expect routine, prompt reporting and cross-functional collaboration with nurses and physicians.