Medical Lab Technician II – Precision Diagnostics

Mercy Health; Irvine (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT) for Marcum & Wallace Hospital. The role conducts routine laboratory tests on blood and tissue specimens, ensuring accurate results while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

Strong emphasis on compliance, quality control, and safe lab practices. The position requires an AS or equivalent in Medical Lab Tech, 3 years of clinical lab experience, and MLT certification or eligibility (ASCP).

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following educational paths for MLT: AS in Medical Lab Tech; 60 semester hours including chemistry and biology plus a Medical Lab Technician Program; or a 50-week US military medical laboratory training course.
• Three years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Certification: MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible (ASCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical tests on biological specimens in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
• Determines acceptability of specimens by visual inspection or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols
• Performs quality control for all testing and meets established ranges before patient results are released
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality work

Professionalism

Fast-paced

Education

AS in Medical Lab Tech

60 sem hours + MLT program

50-week US military MLT training

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician II (MLT) for Marcum & Wallace Hospital. The role conducts routine laboratory tests on blood and tissue specimens, ensuring accurate results while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

Strong emphasis on compliance, quality control, and safe lab practices. The position requires an AS or equivalent in Medical Lab Tech, 3 years of clinical lab experience, and MLT certification or eligibility (ASCP).