• Job Description

  Req#: JR246086

  Find your calling at Mercy!

  Position Details:

  Performs and interprets analysis on patient specimens through the use of complex laboratory techniques. Provides medical staff with information to aid in patient diagnosis. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

  Safety/Risk Management:
  a. Complies with Infection Control guidelines.
  b. Adheres to chemical hygiene policies.
  c. Follows confidentiality policy/procedure.
  d. Adheres to hospital wide and department specific safety regulations.
  e. Writes QI reports as necessary.
  f. Creates a sage and clean work environment.
  
  Coordination of Services:
  a. Orders reagents, supplies and instrument consumables in a timely manner to insure continuous service.
  b. Coordinates services and resources with laboratory and non-laboratory personnel (i.e., unlabeled/mislabeled specimens, supplies).
  c. Coordinates completion of training (i.e., blitz, new employee, POCT).
  d. Acts as a resource for laboratory and non-laboratory personnel.
  e. Stocks area for next shift and alerts appropriate personnel when reagents or supplies are low.
  f. Receives, labels, and stores supplies accurately and in a timely manner.
  
  Primary Aspects of the Job:
  a. Acts as a resource.
  b. Researches and develops new procedures.
  c. Reviews and revises technical and/or operational procedures.
  d. Demonstrates proper time management skills and priority setting.
  e. Performs routine and special tests on biological and environmental materials using automated equipment
  or manual methods following established laboratory and testing procedures.
  a. Performs tests accurately and cost effectively.
  b. Collects and/or assists with collection of patient specimens.
  c. Evaluates specimen acceptability.
  d. Prepares specimens for transportation to other clinical laboratories for testing.
  e. Verifies completion of work requested..
  f. Interprets and reports results by observation or calculations.
  a. Records results on worksheets or logs calculates test findings required by each test and accurately
  reports results.
  b. Recognizes critical values and abnormal results and notifies appropriate personnel.
  c. Evaluates, correlates and interprets the clinical significance of test data.
  e. Identifies and insures complete resolution of problems related to test data.
  g. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance.
  a. Evaluates accuracy of test results and proper functioning of instruments and reagents through the
  use of established quality control program.
  b. Maintains proper quality control records.
  c. Documents corrective action for quality control program.
  d. Maintains laboratory instruments by use of preventive maintenance procedures.
  e. Performs troubleshooting on equipment and supplies.
  h. Creates and utilizes work-aid documents correctly and in a timely manner (i.e., pending logs, stype sheets, no activity logs, etc).
  i. Participates in method evaluation and/or research and development.
  
  Communication Management:
  a. Handles inquiries regarding procedures, test results and their interpretation.
  b. Communicates test results appropriately, accurately and in a timely manner and documents communication
  as required.
  c. Remains current with departmental meeting minutes and other required reading.
  d. Educates MT/MLT students.
  e. Trains co-workers and non-laboratory personnel.
  
  Technology:
  a. Reports instrument malfunctions and performs minor repairs.
  b. Calls service representative or technical hot-line as necessary.
  c. Maintains a working knowledge of laboratory computer functions to insure accurate data management.
  d. Maintains a working knowledge of the hospital computer functions to include charges and credits.
  e. Maintains a working knowledge of personal computer functions as required (i.e., logging in and out, start-up,shut-down, use of the mouse, basic functions, selected programs).
  f. Attends in-service training on new equipment and procedures (i.e., WinNet).

  Education: Bachelor's degree
  
  Experience: up to 3 years acceptable clinical laboratory experience as a certified MLS/MT or equivalent or certification eligible new MLS graduate
  
  Certifications: Current certification as MT/MLS or categorical certification, through ASCP or equivalent.

  Why Mercy?

  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.

  
  
  keyword(s): Medical Technologist, Med Tech, MLT,

• About the company

  Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast.

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