Lab Technician

Trinity Health•Eldridge, IA

15d

About The Position

Join the MercyOne Genesis Family! We are looking to hire a Lab Technician! As a Lab Technician at MercyOne Genesis, you will: Be proficient in the procurement of blood samples via venous and capillary techniques, from patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric. Utilize use of 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.

Requirements

Less than 1 year experience required
High school plus additional course work up to 1 year

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant or Certified Phlebotomist preferred

Responsibilities

Be proficient in the procurement of blood samples via venous and capillary techniques, from patients ranging in age from infant to geriatric.
Utilize use of 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.