Medical Lab Technician - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health Partners; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Partners is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to support patient diagnostics by performing laboratory tests on blood, tissue, and other fluids. Candidates should possess relevant certification and experience in a clinical lab environment to ensure high-quality test results. Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing excellent healthcare in the Lorain community.

Benefits

Referral bonus incentive programs

Competitive paid time off accrual

Excellent health benefits through UMR

Competitive tuition assistance for continued career growth

Qualifications

• MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a recognized certification agency required.
• 3 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting is required.
• Education must include lab technology or relevant coursework in health sciences.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory diagnostic tests.
• Confirms test results for physician evaluation.
• Participates in maintaining lab instruments and quality control.

Skills

Active Listening

Service Orientation

Coordination

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Organization

Time Management

Data Entry

Education

Associates, Medical Lab Technology

Completed at least 60 semester hours in chemistry and biology

Tools

Lab Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Join us in serving the Lorain community through meaningful careers in lab roles. Our dedicated care teams are committed to creating an environment where associates thrive, clinicians choose to practice and individuals turn for trusted, compassionate care. Every day, we’re grounded in dignity, respect and in service of our Mission. Discover healthcare career opportunities in Lorain where your passion meets purpose with Mercy Health

Lab positions at Mercy Lorain reward you with:

• Referral bonus incentive programs
• Competitive paid time off accrual
• Excellent health benefits through UMR
• Competitive tuition assistance for continued career growth
• And more!

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Medical Lab Technicians (MLTII) assist physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to make appropriate determinations.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.

• Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease.

• Follows quality control programs, assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.

• Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control.

• Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Assist with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.

• Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).

• Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.

• Assists with inventory control.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Education

Must have one of the following:

Associates, Medical Lab Technology

Completed at least 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have successfully completed a medical lab technician program by a nationally accredited agency

Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years

Work Experience

3 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (required)

Skills

Active Listening

Service Orientation

Coordination

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Organization

Time Management

Data Entry

Microsoft Office

Telephone Skills

Lab Information Systems

Laboratory Diagnostic Tests

Analyze data

Laboratory equipment

Quality assurance and control

Chemistry

Biology

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be required to use physical restraints

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*

May have periods of constant interruptions

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

Prolonged periods of working alone

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]