Medical Lab Tech MLT or Medical Lab Scientist MLS - Core Lab - St Joseph WarrenHospital

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About Us

As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) assist physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood tissue and other bodily fluids the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to make appropriate determinations.

Essential Job Functions

Performs routine moderate and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.

Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence extent cause and treatment of disease.

Follows quality control programs assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.

Performs records and evaluates Quality Control.

Monitors maintains and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.

Assist with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.

Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).

Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.

Assists with inventory control.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)

Education

Must have one of the following:

Associates Medical Lab Technology

Completed at least 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have successfully completed a medical lab technician program by a nationally accredited agency

Completed a 50week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years

Work Experience

2 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Training

None

Skills

Active Listening

Service Orientation

Coordination

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Organization

Time Management

Data Entry

Microsoft Office

Telephone Skills

Lab Information Systems

Laboratory Diagnostic Tests

Analyze data

Laboratory equipment

Quality assurance and control

Chemistry

Biology

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Patient Population

Neonates 04 weeks)

Infant 112 months)

Pediatrics 112 years)

Adolescents 1317 years)

Adults 1864 years)

Geriatrics 65 years and older)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .