
Description
Position: Medical Lab Technician, Mercy Stoddard
Department: Core Lab
Shift: PRN - Varies/Rotating
We're a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
Job Description:
Financial PerformanceDemonstrates stewardship of resources in regards to inventory, time management, and meeting productivity standards.
Operational Effectiveness
Performs the assigned range of testing and reporting according to department policies and procedures as required; responsible for the recognition and correction of error
Accurately performs and records quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance under supervision.
Organizes, prioritizes and completes work to achieve defined turnaround times and expectations
Consults appropriate personnel regarding problems or unexpected test results in a timely manner
Documents and communicates to appropriate stakeholders
Completes incidence reports as necessary
Remains current in department policies and procedures
Communicates professionally and effectively with co-workers, other healthcare professionals, vendors and the public.
Workplace Excellence
Complies with laboratory management requests to meet staffing plans and department needs
Demonstrates initiative to assist the laboratory in all areas
Works collaboratively with all co-workers to accomplish laboratory, department, or hospital goals
Attends departmental, laboratory and hospital meetings as required
Monitors and helps maintain inventory of reagents and supplies
Quality
Reviews quality control and consults with appropriate personnel, in accordance with the quality plan
Documents findings and notifies appropriate personnel
Demonstrates and documents competency in areas of assigned responsibility
Reviews, evaluates and correlates laboratory results before releasing and reporting according to policies and procedures
Communicates and documents critical information according to policies and procedures
Recognizes, identifies and notifies appropriate personnel concerning opportunities for process improvement
Ensures quality and integrity of specimens prior to testing
Participates in proficiency testing
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements
Complies with all hospital and laboratory policies and procedures
Complies with all accreditation standards
Participates in collection of process improvement data
Performs, in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards, effective and timely acquisition, labeling, transfer, and referral of all appropriate laboratory specimens as required.
Continuing Education
Accumulates a minimum of 10 CEU per year
Accepted CEU-Educational programs such as webinars, on-line education, conferences, classes, etc. Programs must be related to medical laboratory science or provide education acceptable for acquisition of a position available at the hospital
A certificate of attendance or other documentation of completion is required
Other developmental opportunities-must be approved by laboratory management prior to commencement
Laboratory management will determine CEU award.
Completes mandatory courses on time
Qualifications:
• Education: Be a high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
OR
Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent and have documentation of training appropriate for the testing performed prior to analyzing patient specimens.
• Experience: 1-year acceptable clinical laboratory experience.
• Preferred Education: Associate's degree in chemistry, biology or other science related field that meets requirements for certification agency requirements.
• Preferred Certifications: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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