Lab Technician: Specimen Processing & QC

Mercyhealth; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being Programs

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to join our team in Crystal Lake, IL. The role focuses on collecting, processing, and analyzing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely reporting of results.

You will perform waived and moderate complexity tests, monitor QC, and support daily lab operations to deliver high-quality patient care. 40 hours per week with every other weekend; shifts include 5:00am-1:30pm and 9:30am-6:00pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred/appropriate training.
• Associate's degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological sciences or medical laboratory science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the information system to receive patients, collect samples, run tests, answer questions from clinicians, document quality control, and generate required reports.
• Confirm accuracy of specimen identification; evaluate specimen quality and document any suboptimal samples; initiate recollection as needed.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity lab tests per CLIA 42CFR493 by automated and manual methods.
• Analyze test results prior to release to chart for validity and accuracy.
• Ensure designated turnaround times are met and critical results are reported appropriately.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing per policy; interpret QC results for accuracy.
• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and minor troubleshooting of lab instrumentation.
• Maintain competency with current procedures and learn new methods; assist in admin tasks (filing/scanning).

Skills

Sample collection

Lab analysis

Quality control

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or higher in sciences

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to join our team in Crystal Lake, IL. The role focuses on collecting, processing, and analyzing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely reporting of results.

You will perform waived and moderate complexity tests, monitor QC, and support daily lab operations to deliver high-quality patient care. 40 hours per week with every other weekend; shifts include 5:00am-1:30pm and 9:30am-6:00pm.