Lab Operations Lead - Elevate Patient Care

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & Disability Insurance

Tuition and certification reimburse

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to collect, test, and report patient results while maintaining equipment and upholding quality and safety standards.

This full-time, second-shift role involves supervising staff in the absence of the General Supervisor, guiding quality control, and ensuring timely turnaround of results for patient care. Competitive pay ranges from $28.83 to $43.25 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with a minimum of 4 years' experience in a laboratory setting.
• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science preferred.
• MLT/AMT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, test results, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
• Confirm accuracy of patient sample identification prior to analyses; evaluate specimen quality and document sub-optimal specimens.
• Perform waived and moderate and high complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA 42CFR493.
• Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity; troubleshoot issues and implement corrective action.
• Ensure designated turnaround times for results are met and report/ document critical results.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures; interpret QC results to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Training staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MLT/AMT Certification

Job description

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a skilled laboratory professional to collect, test, and report patient results while maintaining equipment and upholding quality and safety standards.

This full-time, second-shift role involves supervising staff in the absence of the General Supervisor, guiding quality control, and ensuring timely turnaround of results for patient care. Competitive pay ranges from $28.83 to $43.25 per hour with comprehensive benefits.