Medical Laboratory Scientist​/Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview

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.

• Harvard Hospital and Medical Center, Harvard IL
• 80 Hours/2 Weeks
• 7 on 7 off, Overnight Shift
• $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

• Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
• Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
• An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

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, inter- and intra-departmental communication, problem solving, and a strong attention to detail.

In addition to assisting the medical staff with identifying key laboratory testing results, a few additional Key Responsibilities will be:

• Calibrations and Quality Control for instrumentation
• Preventative Maintenance & Advanced Troubleshooting
• Assuring policy-designated turnaround times for results are met and appropriately reported and documented
• Maintain a well-rounded competency of all procedures and instruments within the laboratory

• 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

• 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.

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology
Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard;
Testing personnel qualifications.

OR

2. Associates degree in Medical Technology AND MLT certification
Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard;
Testing personnel qualifications.

1. MT/MLS Generalist Certification or Specialty Certification BB, C, H or M required within 12 months of hire.

OR

2. MLT Certification and 5 years of experience.

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger,…