Clinic Lab Technician FT Days

Trinity Health•Davenport, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is looking to hire a Clinic Lab Technician. This role involves proficient procurement of blood samples using venous and capillary techniques from patients of all ages. The technician will utilize the Laboratory Information System for ordering and resulting laboratory tests, and educate patients on proper specimen collection. Key responsibilities include reviewing provider orders, processing specimens correctly, preparing specimens for transfer to reference laboratories, and performing waived and moderately complex CLIA testing in hematology, urinalysis, and serology areas under supervision. The role also requires maintaining accurate records, including temperature monitoring, quality control, and daily/weekly/monthly maintenance. The technician will work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, upholding the standards of behavior for Genesis Health System.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Additional course work up to 1 year in healthcare studies.
Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomist or other healthcare studies preferred.

Responsibilities

Procure blood samples via venous and capillary techniques from patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric.
Utilize the Laboratory Information System for activating, ordering, and resulting laboratory orders from providers and to result laboratory tests.
Educate patients in the proper collection of specimens such as urine, stool and sputum.
Review orders from providers, maintaining accuracy in ordering tests; occasionally must call providers' offices to obtain orders.
Process specimens in the appropriate way, including looking up specimen requirements, centrifuging and separating as necessary, and storing at the appropriate temperature to maintain sample integrity and testing acceptability.
Ready specimens for transfer to reference laboratories, including completing the required paperwork for transfer and ensuring STAT specimens are processed and transported in a timely manner, including calling a STAT courier and completing the necessary paperwork for the transfer.
Perform both waived and moderately complex CLIA testing in hematology, urinalysis, and serology areas under the guidance and supervision of an MLT or MT.
Keep accurate records, such as temperature monitoring, quality control for all laboratory testing and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance.
Work together as a team in a fast paced environment to care for our patients while demonstrating Genesis Health System's standards of behavior.