Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) - Core Laboratory - Springfield Regional Medical Center - Weekend Only

Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and complex lab tests on blood, tissue, and body fluids. The role confirms results and provides essential data to physicians for diagnosis and treatment. You will monitor equipment, support training, and participate in continuing education.

Candidates should have an accredited MLT program completion (Associates) or equivalent, and MLT certification or eligible (ASCP preferred). Job duties include LIS/HIS use and inventory support.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or better in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent program.
• 60 semester hours including chemistry and biology with completion of an approved MLT program.
• Military medical lab training within 10 years also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.
• Confirms test results and provides data to physicians.
• Follows quality control programs ensuring accuracy of results.
• Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Assist training of new employees and students on lab procedures.
• Utilizes Lab and Hospital Information Systems.
• Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.
• Assists with inventory control.

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 Diagnostics Tests

Analyze data

Laboratory equipment

Quality assurance and control

Chemistry

Biology

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Systems

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) 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) for BSMH.

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

• 2 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Training

None

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.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Affirmitive 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]