Mercy Health System Harvard , IL 60033
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
Position Overview
In this Generalist position, you will be performing and analyzing waived, moderate, and high complexity laboratory tests as defined by CLIA in Hematology, Urinalysis, Chemistry, and Blood Bank. Automated as well as Manual Methods will be utilized as defined by Mercy's Polices & Procedures. This position requires strong critical thinking, intra and interdepartmental communication, problem solving, and a strong attention to detail.
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Day Shift Available
Responsibilities
In addition to assisting the medical staff with identifying key laboratory testing results, a few additional Key Responsibilities will be:
Calibrations and Quality Control for instrumentation
Preventative Maintenance & Advanced Troubleshooting
Assuring policy-designated turnaround times for results are met and appropriately reported and documented
Maintain a well-rounded competency of all procedures and instruments within the laboratory
Education and Experience
1.Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology
Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.
OR
2.Associates degree in Medical Technology AND MLT certification
Must be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications.
Certification/Licensure
1.MT/MLS Generalist Certification or Specialty Certification BB, C, H or M required within 12 months of hire.
OR
2.MLT Certification and 5 years of experience.
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee may have occasion to reach overhead to pick up objects or to adjust items. The employee may have occasion to bend under or crawl under bench to move or obtain objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
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