Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Mercy Health System • Harvard, IL

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About The Position

Provides patient care by collecting and processing samples and performing clinical laboratory procedures. Work at other Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. In this Generalist position, you will be performing and analyzing waived, moderate, and high complexity laboratory tests as defined by CLIA in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and Blood Bank. Automated as well as Manual Methods will be utilized as defined by Mercy's Policies & Procedures. This position requires strong critical thinking, intra and interdepartmental communication, problem solving, and a strong attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree of Medical Laboratory Sciences OR Associate's Degree in Medical Technology.
• CLIA 493.1489 Standard Qualifications for High Complexity Testing.
• MT/MLS Generalist or MLT Certification - Within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience with MLT Certification.

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.
• Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated.
• Perform waived, moderate and high complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA 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. Recognizes subtle yet significant problems which occur with testing methodologies. Troubleshoots suspect test results using technical knowledge and experience. Implements corrective action when inaccurate, inappropriate findings/results/reports are identified.
• Performs high complexity tests such as bone marrow, sperm morphology, etc.
• 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, advanced troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Participate in method and instrument evaluation and implementation.
• Investigates/resolves technical issues.
• Participates on interdepartmental committees or teams.
• Participates in teaching students and training new partners.
• Completes and signs off on competency checklists for techs.
• Develops updates and procedures as requested.
• Serves as a resource to inexperienced partners.
• Performs additional tasks such as scheduling, antibiograms, etc.
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive Compensation: market competitive rates of pay and participation in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
• Paid Time Off: generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries.
• Career Advancement: educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
• Employee Wellbeing: focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization with tools and resources such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application.
• Additional Benefits: access to internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education for retirement planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees