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. Work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Position Overview

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 Polices & Procedures. This position requires strong critical thinking, intra and interdepartmental 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

Position Requirements

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