Medical Laboratory Technician

Mercy Harvard Hospital; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Illinois is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform tests across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and blood bank or microbiology, while collecting specimens and maintaining quality control.

Required is an associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent, plus MLT certification within one year or CLIA 493.1489 compliance. You will assist in instrument maintenance and training of staff.

Qualifications

• Must have Associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent.
• MLT certification within one year of hire or meets CLIA 493.1489 standard before start date.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients and collect samples; document quality control activities.
• Perform lab tests in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank or microbiology.
• Analyze test results prior to chart release for validity and accuracy.
• Ensure designated turnaround times and report critical results.
• Perform quality control, troubleshooting, maintenance and calibration of instrumentation.
• Participate in training of new partners and students.

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory science or military equivalent

Qualified to perform high complexity testing under CLIA 493.1489 Standard

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing across multiple specialties, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and blood bank or microbiology, ensuring accurate and timely results. Responsibilities also include collecting patient specimens, maintaining quality control standards, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting overall laboratory operations.

SCHEDULE

Full-Time Shift: Variable, Week Days Afternoons with Weekend Rotation, Days

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

SUPERVISES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PAY RANGE

$24.60 - $36.91

EDGE OF OPPORTUNITY

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.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.

BENEFITS

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

ABOUT MERCYHEALTH

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. 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.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.

RECOGNITIONS

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