MLT Weekend Package Nights

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Weekend Shift

Description:

Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens to provide accurate and reliable data for clinical assessment of patients. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.

Obtains proper specimens for testing.

• Verifies patient identification.
• Obtains correct specimen with minimal trauma and correctly labels specimen per laboratory guidelines.
• Correctly processes specimen for testing.

Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens and reviews data for clinical correlation.

• Verifies identification of specimen.
• Performs testing on appropriate analyzer when applicable.
• Performs non-analyzer testing per laboratory protocol.

Performs quality control testing on all analyzers and analytes and interprets results.

• Determines proper quality control specimens to be run.
• Checks all quality control specimens for dating and storage.
• Performs testing on quality control specimens per laboratory protocol

Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays.

• Uses quality control data to assess proper functioning of instruments and reagents.
• Identifies source of problem (instrument or reagent).
• Consults operator's manual for troubleshooting instructions.

General Requirements:

• Associate degree: Medical Laboratory Technician program.
• Minimum of 6 months laboratory experience preferred.
• ASCP eligible and successfully pass certification exam within 6 months of hire or certified Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or AMT.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.