Medical Lab Scientist - Lourdes Hospital

About the role

Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Responsibilities

• Performs analytical tests on biological specimens, in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures
• Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/ unusual results
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results by taking the appropriate action according to protocols
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning work area, monitoring temperatures following hospital policies, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have one of the following:
• Associates of Science in Medical Lab Technology Completed 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have completed a Medical Lab Technician Program
• Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years

Qualifications

• MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP)
• Two years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Pay

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Schedule

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

Benefits

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.