Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical laboratory Scientist

• Location; Supports the Beloit and Janesville Locations
• Pay Range: $29.41 - $44.11
• Shift: Various with weekend rotation
• Hours: 32 hours per week

Shift differential for qualifying shifts (PM shift 15% of base pay, up to $4.50 per hour / Night shift 20% of base pay, up to $6.00/hour)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning

Job Duties:

• Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
• Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated.
• Perform waived, moderate and high complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in the lab specialties of hematology, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank or microbiology by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
• Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy. Recognizes subtle yet significant problems which occur with testing methodologies. Troubleshoots suspect test results using technical knowledge and experience. Implements corrective action when inaccurate, inappropriate findings/results/reports are identified.
• Performs high complexity tests such as bone marrow, sperm morphology, etc.

Requirements:

• 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
  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.

Certifiations:

• MT/MLS Generalist Certification or Specialty Certification in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology or Microbiology required within 12 months of hire.

OR

MLT Certification and 5 years of experience.