Medical Laboratory Technican

Mercy Health Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Well-being programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Financial education

Recognition events

Community involvement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician for the evening/second shift. You will collect patient specimens and perform laboratory testing across hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology using automated and manual methods, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

You will ensure quality control, maintain instruments, troubleshoot issues, and train new staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent.
• Qualified to perform high complexity testing under CLIA.
• MLT certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients, order and collect samples, document quality control, and produce reports.
• Perform tests in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology by automated and manual methods.
• Analyze test results for validity before reporting.
• Ensure turnaround times and report critical results.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation.
• Train new team members and students.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen collection

LIS familiarity

Team training

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MLT certification / high-complexity testing qualification (CLIA)

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

OVERVIEW

Responsible for collecting patient specimens and performing accurate laboratory testing across specialties such as hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and microbiology using automated and manual methods. Ensures timely and accurate reporting of results, performs quality control and instrument maintenance, troubleshoots testing issues, and supports the training of new team members and students.

Schedule: Part-Time

Shift: Evening/Second Shift

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Perform lab tests in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or microbiology 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.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy
• Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
• Perform preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Participates in method and instrument evaluation and implementation.
• Participates in teaching and training of new partners and students.
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
• Collect patient specimens.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent or must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

MLT certification within one year of hire or meets CLIA 493.1489 Standard: Testing personnel qualifications on or before April 24, 1995

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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

$24.60 - $36.91

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 a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Disability Insurance

• FSA/HSA Options

• Generous, accruing paid time off

• Paid Parental and caregiver leave

• Career advancement and educational opportunities

• Tuition and certification reimbursement

• Certification Reimbursement

• Well-being Programs

• Employee Discounts

• On-Demand Pay

• Financial Education

• Annual recognition/awards events

• Partner appreciation days

• Family entertainment/attractions discount

• Community service/improvement opportunities

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