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Medical Laboratory Technician - Full Time - Rotating Shifts

MercyOne

1 Positions

ID: TRHEUS00367185MERCYO

Posted On 03/09/2023

Job Overview

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Performs clinical testing, quality control, and maintenance in assigned departments, independently following established guidelines and predetermined criteria. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge and skills to troubleshoot and resolve them. Consults with co-workers, supervisors, managers, or Pathologist when appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Medical Center's Mission and Values.

2. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

3. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

4. Independently performs clinical testing, to include waived, moderate and high complexity testing, to provide accurate and timely clinical diagnostic information to healthcare providers.

5. Monitors the collection, transportation, storage, identification and processing of specimens to ensure specimen integrity prior to testing. Takes appropriate action if acceptable criteria are not met. Recognizes deviation from expected results, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles and laboratory policies.

6. Performs preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment. Communicates problems and potential problems to appropriate staff members.

7. Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results and takes appropriate action to maintain test accuracy and precision.

8. Works independently and organizes work to meet established guidelines and records, such as turn-around times, while maintaining patient confidentiality.

9. Adheres to laboratory policies and procedures, personnel policies, and administrative policies and procedures. Also performs work activities in a manner than ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements (JC, FDA).

10. Observes safety and infection control policies and procedures, informs management of any hazards, which may exist and assist in corrective action.

11. Assists in the instruction and orientation of new UCL personnel.

12. Maintain flexibility with laboratory scheduling to help fulfill staffing requirements.

13. Performs phlebotomy and clerical duties as required.

14. Interacts with hospital staff, physicians and clients in a professional manner.

15. Actively participates in department meetings and continuing education.

16. Assists in maintaining an adequate level of supplies in the department.

17. Participates in policy and procedure review.

18. Serves on UCL committees as requested.

19. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Associate degree in a science-related field with a certificate of completion from a Medical Laboratory Technician program from an accredited institution.
  • Military education and experience will be considered providing that the applicant has completed the full laboratory training course of 52 weeks and has at least one year’s experience in a military hospital.
  • A minimum of six months clinical internship is preferred.
  • Those with military education will need at least one year's experience in a military hospital.
  • Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.
  • May be hired into this position if he/she has completed the requirements for registration but has not successfully completed the MLT exam; however, the exam must be successfully completed within 6 months subsequent to hiring.
  • Demonstrates professionalism and teamwork.
  • Has knowledge of and can operate laboratory related computer software and systems.
  • Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Primary Contact

1682448195899

Jennifer Smith and Jessica Schleuning

Talent Acquisition Partners, Human Resources

563-589-9673 or 563-589-9671

Phone

Phone

Phone

563-589-9671 or 563-589-9673

Fax

jessica.schleuning@mercyhealth.com or jennifer.smith009@mercyhealth.com

Email

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care
Sciences

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1154

Job REQ #

TRHEUS00367185MERCYONEENUS

# Positions

1

Start Date

20230309

End Date

20230310

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About the Company

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin since 1879.  MercyOne – Dubuque has 263 beds while MercyOne – Dyersville is a critical access hospital with 25 beds and a 40-bed nursing home.

MercyOne offers a full range of acute care services, including invasive cardiology and open-heart surgery, Level II trauma center, Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, general and orthopedic surgery, psychiatric services and inpatient physical rehabilitation.  MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services.  MercyOne’s 1,500 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year.

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital for the fourth time in 2019.

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a ministry organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan. MercyOne is an organization that values and encourages diversity.  To learn more about MercyOne and opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website mercyone.org.