Medical Laboratory Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform clinical lab tests across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, blood bank, and microbiology. You will receive patients in the information system, collect samples, and report results with strict turnaround times.

The role emphasizes quality control, instrument calibration, and education of partners and students, while maintaining competency with new methods implemented. On-site, Illinois location.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or military equivalent and qualified to perform high complexity testing per CLIA 493.1489.
• MLT certification within one year of hire or meets CLIA standard before April 1995.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients in the information system, order and collect samples, document quality control activities, and produce reports.
• Perform lab tests in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual methods.
• Analyze test results prior to chart release for validity and accuracy.
• Ensure designated turnaround times and report critical results appropriately.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing per policy; troubleshoot QC results.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation; participate in method and instrument evaluation.
• Teach/train new partners and students; maintain competency with new methods.
• Collect patient specimens.

Skills

Quality control procedures

Analytical thinking

Laboratory testing

Collecting specimens

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

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 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