Medical Lab Technician - PRN

About the role

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health, is looking for a part‑time Med Tech to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic laboratory tests important in detecting, analyzing, and treating a wide variety of diseases and medical conditions.
• Use microscopes, chemicals, precision tools, analyzers, and computer equipment to perform tests that give doctors and patients detailed information about various conditions, including progress and prognosis.
• Perform standard laboratory procedures consistently, providing high‑quality patient care.
• Work independently in assigned areas (Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology).
• Perform other duties as assigned/required by manager.

Skills

• Laboratory Information Systems: working knowledge of Meditech lab system for specimen processing, ordering, resulting, inquiry functions, troubleshooting; downtime procedures; centralized help desk notification; utilizes computer system for job‑related tasks only.
• Laboratory Organizational Skills: produce lab tests efficiently; prioritize work; adhere to STAT protocol; prioritize ER specimens; call critical/STAT results immediately; understand workflow; multitask without jeopardizing quality; maintain turnaround times.
• Technical Skills: QC knowledge; problem solving, troubleshooting and maintenance; document corrective actions; present problems to management; perform analytical testing; share technical skills with students, technologists, and technicians; assist management in evaluation of new instruments and methodologies; participate in continuing education, competencies, and inservices; perform proficiency testing; prepare solutions and reagents; monitor refrigerator, freezer and/or incubator temperatures; receive and process all specimens; assess specimen acceptability and follow rejection policy; follow send‑out procedures; help prepare for and participate in inspections; assist with inventory management; understand Point of Care Management Program; ensure accurate patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Laboratory Communication: share information positively, accurately, and in detail; communicate effectively with co‑workers, departments, and customers; answer telephone professionally; respond timely to requests; convey problems to supervisory personnel.
• Laboratory Teamwork: work as part of the lab team positively; assist co‑workers effectively; develop student interns; exhibit flexibility; respond to change without complaint; contribute to all lab areas; take initiative to assist coworkers; follow‑up on unfinished tasks; accept constructive criticism; flex hours to accommodate staffing/volume trends; adjust schedule to meet department needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage