CLS - Clinical Lab

CLS I - Clinical Lab

Mercy Medical Center

• Perform waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA as listed under CFR 493.1425 and 493.1495, possessing a degree of skill commensurate with education, training, or experience.
• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow laboratory quality control policies, documenting corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct them or immediately notify supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline introduced into the laboratory.
• Conduct maintenance—daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed—on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Review the accuracy of patient results before release or reporting.
• Recognize age‑specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are handled identically to patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited until results are reported to appropriate agencies.
• May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatric.
• Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all department and hospital policies related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
• Act as Lead Tech in the absence of a supervisor, assuming responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
• May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POCT.
• Perform any other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.

• ASCP certification or equivalent, preferred.
• One year hospital laboratory experience preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other requirements as specified in CLIA 42 CFR 493.1423.
• Current and valid state license if required in the state where the laboratory is located.

The company provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with a foundation for individual growth and well‑being. Benefits include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many voluntary options. Learn more:

Competitive compensation includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation in the range of $XX.XX to $XX.XX. Exact starting compensation will be determined at hiring based on skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Part Time (less than 60 hours weekly)

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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.