Lab Technical Specialist

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to collect specimens and perform a broad range of laboratory tests across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, and microbiology. The role includes quality control, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, and mentoring new partners and students.

The position supports ensuring timely results and compliance with policy, with opportunities for professional development and teaching responsibilities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or military equivalent with CLIA high-complexity testing qualification.
• MLT certification within one year of hire or in compliance with CLIA 493.1489.
• Experience with quality control and proficiency testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens.
• Perform tests in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank or microbiology.
• Analyze test results for validity and accuracy.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation; perform preventative maintenance.
• Teach and train new partners and students.
• Ensure turnaround times and report critical results as required.
• Participate in method/instrument evaluation and implementation.

Skills

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Training and mentoring

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory science

Military equivalent

CLIA high-complexity testing qualification

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Automated & manual testing methods

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs specimen collection and laboratory testing across areas including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, and microbiology while ensuring accurate and timely results. This role also performs quality control, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and supports the training of new partners and students.

SCHEDULE & SHIFT

Full Time, 40 hours SHIFT: Days, Variable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect patient specimens. 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. Perform lab tests in the lab specialties of 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. 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, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation. Participates in method and instrument evaluation and implementation. Participates in teaching and training of new partners and students. Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.

CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE

Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

• Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
• Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
• Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
• Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent or must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

MLT certification within one year of hire or meets CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications on or before April 24, 1995.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee may have occasion to reach overhead to pick up objects or to adjust items. The employee may have occasion to bend under or crawl under bench to move or obtain objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures. Supervises: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PAY RANGE

$30.59 - $45.89

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities

ABOUT MERCYHEALTH

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.