Medical Lab Technologist II

Trinity Health•Aledo, IL

About The Position

MercyOne Genesis is hiring a Medical Laboratory Tech II to perform moderate- and high-complexity laboratory testing in some or all of the areas of Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Blood Bank. The role includes correctly identifying patients and specimens, following testing policies and procedures, using and troubleshooting instruments, and performing computer functions. The technologist works with Phlebotomists, Medical Technologists, Nursing, and Physicians to support patient care and must meet the qualifications for personnel performing high-complexity testing under C.L.I.A. Subpart M, Section 493.1491. The position is listed as part time and scheduled per diem (PRN) with a rotating shift.

Requirements

Two-year college program or equivalent experience.
MLT(ASCP), CLT(NCA), MLT(HEW), or eligibility for one of these credentials; alternatively, completion of a military medical laboratory procedures training course as a Medical Laboratory Specialist.
Certification is required within one year of employment for candidates qualifying through military medical laboratory procedures training.
BLS.
Less than one year of experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform moderate- and high-complexity testing in some or all laboratory areas, including Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Blood Bank.
Ensure proper patient and specimen identification.
Follow testing policies and procedures.
Use and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
Perform computer functions.
Work with Phlebotomists, Medical Technologists, Nursing, and Physicians to provide patient care.
Meet qualifications for personnel performing high-complexity testing as specified in C.L.I.A. Subpart M, Section 493.1491.