Medical Lab Technologist I - Part Time- Marietta - SIGN ON BONUS

Mercy; Marietta (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Marietta, Oklahoma is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory professional to perform and interpret patient specimen analyses. This role requires adherence to policies and quality controls while ensuring timely communication of results to medical staff.

Qualified candidates must have an Associate's degree and certifications such as MLT or MLS. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition support for those working 32+ hours per pay period.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• MLT or MLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• 3 years of acceptable clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret analysis on patient specimens.
• Document and communicate critical information.
• Maintain quality control and specimen integrity.

Skills

Clinical laboratory testing

Quality control procedures

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Health Information Systems (HIS)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Performs and interprets analysis on patient specimens through the use of complex laboratory techniques. Provides medical staff with information to aid in patient diagnosis. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Job Description

Financial Performance

• Demonstrates stewardship of resources in regard to inventory, time management, and meeting productivity standards.

Operational Effectiveness

• Performs the full range of testing and reporting according to department policies and procedures as required.
• Accurately performs and records quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance.
• Organizes, prioritizes and completes work to achieve defined turnaround times and expectations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems or unexpected test results, in a timely manner.
• Documents and communicates to appropriate stakeholders.
• Completes incident reports as necessary.
• Participates in maintaining current department policies and procedures.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with co-workers, other healthcare professionals, vendors and the public.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of information systems (HIS, LIS, software, Internet, etc.).
• Performs the acquisition, labeling, and transfer of all required types of specimens for laboratory testing: utilizing accurate, effective, professional, and confidential accepted methodologies as required.
• Performs all tasks associated with processing, transfer and referral of required laboratory specimens in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and departmental policies as required.

Workplace Excellence

• Complies with laboratory management requests to meet staffing plans and department needs.
• Demonstrates initiative to assist the laboratory in all areas.
• Works collaboratively with all co-workers to accomplish laboratory, department, or hospital goals.
• Attends departmental, laboratory and hospital meetings as required.
• Participates in the training and education of others as requested.
• Monitors and helps maintain inventory of reagents and supplies.

Quality

• Reviews and evaluates quality control in accordance with quality plan.
• Documents findings and implements corrective action.
• Demonstrates and documents competency in areas of assigned responsibility.
• Reviews, evaluates and correlates laboratory results before releasing and reporting according to policies and procedures.
• Communicates and documents critical information according to policies and procedures.
• Recognizes, identifies and engages in opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensures quality and integrity of specimens prior to testing.
• Participates in proficiency testing.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Complies with all accreditation standards.
• Participates in collection of process improvement data.
• Demonstrates less than 3 errors, resulting in chart revision, in a continuous 12-month period.

Continuing Education

• Accumulates a minimum of 12 CEU per year.
• Accepted CEU.
• Educational programs such webinars, on-line education, conferences, classes, etc.
• Programs must be related to medical laboratory science or provide education acceptable for acquisition of a position available at the hospital.
• A certificate of attendance or other documentation of completion is required.
• Other developmental opportunities.
• Must be approved by laboratory management prior to commencement.
• Laboratory management will determine CEU award.
• Completes mandatory courses on time.

Other

• Performs other work duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree.

Certifications: MLT or MLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire OR Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: 3 years acceptable clinical laboratory experience.

Certifications: MT(ASCP) or equivalent.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.