Lab Technician II

About the role

The Lab Technician II position at Mercy Hospital is a hands-on role where you will process routine and stat laboratory tests, retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens, accept or reject specimens according to established standards, perform specimen investigation procedures, verify accurate documentation, maintain data, prepare specimens for analysis, and perform manual processing.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accession laboratory specimens into the LIS.
• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.
• Accept or reject specimens according to established standards.
• Perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems.
• Verify accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.
• Maintain patient, specimen and tracking data using the laboratory computer system, tracking software/devices.
• Prepare specimens for analysis.
• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).
• Perform preventive maintenance, record keeping procedures, basic clerical functions and the placing of work orders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of lab experience
• OR Associate’s Degree

Preferred qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Science
• Clinical laboratory experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform specimen handling techniques and take measurements.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to move throughout the department and hospital system.
• Handles and transports biohazardous materials and potential carcinogens.
• Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $19.25
Maximum hourly: $29.30

Benefits

• We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• We provide flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and a retirement program.
• We provide paid time off, caregiver discounts, adoption assistance, employee assistance programs, and hardship funds.
• We offer paid maternity and parental leave.

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