Laboratory Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Retirement plan

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Rockford, IL is seeking a laboratory technician to perform waived and moderate complexity tests, collect patient specimens, and ensure timely, accurate results. You will use the information system to process samples, document quality controls, and support quality assurance activities across departments.

The role requires high school diploma with preferred associate’s degree in sciences and CLIA experience. Mercyhealth emphasizes equal opportunity employment and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with training/experience.
• Associate's degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological sciences or medical laboratory science preferred.
• CLIA moderate complexity lab testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens and document collection activities.
• Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, and document quality control.
• Confirm accuracy of specimen identification and evaluate quality; initiate recollection if needed.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity lab tests by automated and manual methods per policies.
• Analyze test results for validity and accuracy before charting.
• Ensure designated turnaround times are met and critical results are reported.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing per policy and troubleshoot results.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation and gain competency for new methods implemented.
• Assist in administrative tasks including filing, scanning, and storage of documents.

Skills

Lab testing

Quality control

Information systems use

Education

Associate's degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological sciences or medical laboratory science

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

• 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, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in 42CFR493 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.
• Performs quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy.
• Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
• Performs preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
• Assist in administrative office tasks including filing, scanning, and storage of laboratory documents.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred and appropriate training/experience

Associate's degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological sciences or medical laboratory science preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

N/A

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

$20.59 - $30.88

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.
• Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in 42CFR493 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.
• Performs quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy.
• Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
• Performs preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
• Assist in administrative office tasks including filing, scanning, and storage of laboratory documents.

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.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

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