Medical Laboratory Technician

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Harvard, IL

5d•$25 - $37

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing across multiple specialties, including hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and blood bank or microbiology, to ensure accurate and timely results. The role includes collecting patient specimens, maintaining quality control standards, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting laboratory operations. The schedule is full-time, with variable weekday afternoon and day shifts and a weekend rotation. The position requires some independent judgment, with alternatives limited by standard practices or procedures. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate degree in medical laboratory science, military equivalent, or qualification to perform high-complexity testing under CLIA 493.1489, Testing personnel qualifications.
MLT certification within one year of hire, or satisfaction of the CLIA 493.1489 Testing personnel qualifications standard on or before April 24, 1995.

Responsibilities

Use 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 needed for job tasks.
Perform laboratory tests in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank or microbiology using automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
Analyze test results for validity and accuracy before releasing information to the chart.
Meet designated turnaround times and appropriately report and document critical results.
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.
Participate in method and instrument evaluation and implementation.
Participate in teaching and training new partners and students.
Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for newly implemented methods.
Collect patient specimens.