Medical Laboratory Technician

ID: 2022-27606 Category: Allied Health Position Type: Flexible Full-Time Hourly Scheduled Hours: 12-8 M-F With Weekend Rotation Company: Mercyhealth East

Overview

Provides patient care by collecting and processing samples and performing clinical laboratory procedures. Required to work alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• With documented training, performs lab test by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
• Performs and interprets, with supervision, quality control and proficiency testing procedures to ensure accurate and precise test results.
• Assures appropriate documentation in all aspects of laboratory testing to meet regulatory requirements.
• Responds to questions from physicians and nurses regarding laboratory testing.
• Processes specimens and prepares paperwork for transport to reference laboratories.
• Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Performs phlebotomy to collect patient blood specimens.
• Assists front desk clerk with releasing lab and x-ray orders form EPIC.
• May be asked to assist with method and instrument evaluation.
• May be asked to participate in teaching and training.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Assures adequate inventory of reagents and supplies.

Education and Experience

High school diploma.

Documentation of medical laboratory training received on clinic site, as well as through an accredited laboratory science program.

Certification/Licensure

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Special Physicial Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close vision and color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.