Lab Internship - Fairfield Hospital

Mercy Health; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Lab Internship candidate for Fairfield Hospital to assist physicians by performing testing on blood, tissues, and other fluids to aid diagnosis and treatment. The role includes quality control, instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

The position requires a High School Degree or GED and current enrollment in a Health Science program (MLS/MLT) toward an associate or bachelor’s degree, with the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced laboratory setting.
• Professional interaction with staff and patients in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and moderate complexity laboratory tests on specimens and reports results.
• Verify analytic accuracy, precision, and reference ranges for methods.
• Complete in-house quality checks on lab equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly with equipment.
• Organize and maintain laboratory supplies inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Degree or GED

Currently enrolled in Health Science program MLS/MLT leading to an associate or bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Lab Internship – Fairfield Hospital

Job Summary

The Laboratory Internship will play a key role in assisting physicians by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissues, and other bodily fluids to measure the substances that contribute to the diagnosis as well as the treatment of a condition for the patient. In addition, the Lab Intern will be responsible for quality control, instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Essential Functions

• Performs waived and moderate complexity laboratory diagnostic test of specimens to interpret, document, and report test results
• Verify analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and reference ranges for test methods
• Complete in-house quality checks verifications on lab equipment and instrumentation
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
• Organize/maintain the inventory of laboratory supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High School Degree or GED
• Currently enrolled in an accredited Health Science program (MLS/MLT) leading to an associates or bachelor’s degree

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional man

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]