Job Description
Financial Performance
• Demonstrates stewardship of resources in regard to inventory, time management, and meeting productivity standards.
Operational Effectiveness
• Performs the full range of testing and reporting according to department policies and procedures as required.
• Accurately performs and records quality control, calibration, and instrument maintenance.
• Organizes, prioritizes and completes work to achieve defined turnaround times and expectations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems or unexpected test results, in a timely manner.
• Documents and communicate to appropriate stakeholders.
• Completes incident reports as necessary.
• Participates in maintaining current department policies and procedures.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with co-workers, other healthcare professionals, vendors and the public.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of information systems (HIS, LIS, software, Internet, etc.).
• Performs the acquisition, labeling, and transfer of all required types of specimens for laboratory testing: utilizing accurate, effective, professional, and confidential accepted methodologies as required.
• Performs all tasks associated with processing, transfer and referral of required laboratory specimens in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and departmental policies as required.
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.
• Participates in the training and education of others as requested.
• Monitors and helps maintain inventory of reagents and supplies.
Quality
• Reviews and evaluates quality control in accordance with quality plan.
• Documents findings and implements corrective action.
• 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 engages in 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.
• Demonstrates less than 3 errors, resulting in chart revision, in a continuous 12-month period.
Continuing Education
• Accumulates a minimum of 12 CEU per year.
• Accepted CEU.
• Educational programs such 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.
Other
• Performs other work duties as assigned.
Education: Associate's degree.
Certifications: MLT or MLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire OR Completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: 3 years acceptable clinical laboratory experience.
Certifications: MT(ASCP) or equivalent.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.